Role title VariantsRole class on Compass
Hierarchy or Location
Line manager to help make the
application
Approval process (see 4.5)
ApproverRelevant
Commissioner or body
Responsible for induction
Getting Started requirement for full
appointment (within 5 months)
Training ObligationsMinimum
Membership
Ex Officio Charity Trustee role?sv
Criminal Records
Disclosure Check
Required?++
Appointment Review Required?
PROGRAMME DELIVERY ROLESLeadership Teams ensure delivery of great, safe programme to young people. They do this through management of the Section together with the planning and delivery of the programme. Each Section Leadership Team will call on other adults (inside and outside Scouting) for some of the programme deliveryAdditionally, there are delivery roles/teams coordinated through HQ, for example for Jamborees and other international events.
Scout Group RolesBeaver Colony Leadership Team roles
Section Leader - Beavers None Leader GroupGroup Scout
Leader1
District Appointments Advisory Committee.
District Commissioner
or nominee
Group Scout Leader
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding,
2 and 3
Wood Badge and First Aid certificate
(within 3 years)
Trustee Introduction required within 5
months if opts-in to Trustee role
MemberYes
(if opts-in)Yes Yes
Assistant Section Leader - Beavers
None Leader GroupGroup Scout
Leader1
District Appointments Advisory Committee.
District Commissioner
or nominee
Group Scout Leader
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding,
2 and 3
Wood Badge and First Aid certificate
(within 3 years)Member No Yes Yes
Section Assistant - Beavers None Leader GroupGroup Scout
Leader1
District Appointments Advisory Committee.
District Commissioner
or nominee
Group Scout Leader
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding
and 3No requirement
Associate Member
No Yes Yes
Cub Pack Leadership Team roles
Section Leader - Cubs None Leader GroupGroup Scout
Leader1
District Appointments Advisory Committee.
District Commissioner
or nominee
Group Scout Leader
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding,
2 and 3
Wood Badge and First Aid certificate
(within 3 years)
Trustee Introduction required within 5
months if opts-in to Trustee role
MemberYes
(if opts-in)Yes Yes
Assistant Section Leader - Cubs
None Leader GroupGroup Scout
Leader1
District Appointments Advisory Committee.
District Commissioner
or nominee
Group Scout Leader
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding,
2 and 3
Wood Badge and First Aid certificate
(within 3 years)Member No Yes Yes
Section Assistant - Cubs None Leader GroupGroup Scout
Leader1
District Appointments Advisory Committee.
District Commissioner
or nominee
Group Scout Leader
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding
and 3No requirement
Associate Member
No Yes Yes
Scout Troop Leadership Team roles
Section Leader - Scout None Leader GroupGroup Scout
Leader1
District Appointments Advisory Committee.
District Commissioner
or nominee
Group Scout Leader
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding,
2 and 3
Wood Badge and First Aid certificate
(within 3 years)
Trustee Introduction required within 5
months if opts-in to Trustee role
MemberYes
(if opts-in)Yes Yes
Assistant Section Leader - Scouts
None Leader GroupGroup Scout
Leader1
District Appointments Advisory Committee.
District Commissioner
or nominee
Group Scout Leader
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding,
2 and 3
Wood Badge and First Aid certificate
(within 3 years)Member No Yes Yes
Section Assistant - Scouts None Leader GroupGroup Scout
Leader1
District Appointments Advisory Committee.
District Commissioner
or nominee
Group Scout Leader
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding
and 3No requirement
Associate Member
No Yes Yes
Scout District RolesExplorer Unit Leadership Team roles (may be linked with Group(s) via Partnership Agreements)
Section Leader - Explorers None Leader DistrictDistrict Explorer
Scout Commissioner
1District Appointments Advisory Committee
District Commissioner
or nominee
District Explorer Scout
Commissioner
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding,
2 and 3
Wood Badge and First Aid certificate
(within 3 years)
Trustee Introduction required within 5
months if opts-in to Trustee role (under
the terms of a Partnership
Agreement with a Group)
Member
No unless opts-in to a
Group Executive role under
the terms of a
Partnership Agreement
with a Group.
Yes Yes
Assistant Section Leader - Explorers
None Leader DistrictDistrict Explorer
Scout Commissioner
1District Appointments Advisory Committee
District Commissioner
or nominee
District Explorer Scout
Commissioner
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding,
2 and 3
Wood Badge and First Aid certificate
(within 3 years)Member No Yes Yes
Section Assistant - Explorers None Leader DistrictDistrict Explorer
Scout Commissioner
1District Appointments Advisory Committee
District Commissioner
or nominee
District Explorer Scout
Commissioner
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding
and 3No requirement
Associate Member
No Yes Yes
Section Leader - Explorer Scout Young Leaders
None Leader DistrictDistrict Explorer
Scout Commissioner
1District Appointments Advisory Committee
District Commissioner
or nominee
District Explorer Scout
Commissioner
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding
and 3
Wood Badge and First Aid certificate
(within 3 years)Member No Yes Yes
Assistant Section Leader - Explorer Scout Young Leaders
None Leader DistrictDistrict Explorer
Scout Commissioner
1District Appointments Advisory Committee
District Commissioner
or nominee
District Explorer Scout
Commissioner
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding,
2 and 3
Wood Badge and First Aid certificate
(within 3 years)Member No Yes Yes
UK Headquarters - Delivery roles for major events
Unit Leader Name of event LeaderWorld Jamboree, Moots and similar
events
As advised by Contingent Team for each event -
Local Selection in County or Country
1Local Selection in County or Country
Local Selection in County or Country
Local Selection in County or Country
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding,
2 and 3
It is recommended that role holders have
the relevant Wood Badge and First Aid Certificate prior to
appointment, or are close to completing
both.
Member No Yes No
Assistant Unit Leader Name of event LeaderWorld Jamboree, Moots and similar
events
As advised by Contingent Team for each event -
Local Selection in County or Country
1Local Selection in County or Country
Local Selection in County or Country
Local Selection in County or Country
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding,
2 and 3
It is recommended that role holders have
the relevant Wood Badge and First Aid Certificate prior to
appointment, or are close to completing
both.
Member No Yes No
International Service Team Member
Name of event LeaderWorld Jamboree, Moots and similar
events
Contingent Leader
Contingent Selection Process
Contingent LeaderContingent
LeaderContingent
Leader
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding,
2 and 4No requirement Member No Yes No
Line Manager roles have the responsibility and authority to ensure effective operation of their charity (the Scout Group, the Scout District, etc.) so that the charitable objectives are met.For ACTING roles ….Acting roles apply where there is no Line Manager (GSL, DC, etc.) appointed. An Acting role is intended to be a temporary role pending a substantive appointment. The length of appointment should be measured in months rather than years..Because of the short-term nature of the role, there are few in-role training obligations. Persons appointed to these acting roles should already have undertaken Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding, 2, 4 and Trustee Introduction. It will also be helpful if the person appointed has previously completed a Manager & Supporter Wood Badge.
TABLE 2: APPOINTMENTSSV
LINE MANAGER ROLES
Role title VariantsRole class on Compass
Hierarchy or Location
Line manager to help make the
application
Approval process (see 4.5)
ApproverRelevant
Commissioner or body
Responsible for induction
Getting Started requirement for full
appointment (within 5 months)
Training ObligationsMinimum
Membership
Ex Officio Charity Trustee role?sv
Criminal Records
Disclosure Check
Required?++
Appointment Review Required?
TABLE 2: APPOINTMENTSSV
Scout GroupNOTE: In single-District Counties, e.g. Jersey, Guernsey & also in Wales and other nations, GSLs are appointed by the CC or equivalent role.
Group Scout Leader None Commissioner GroupDistrict
Commissioner or nominee
1District Appointments Advisory Committee.
District Commissioner
or nominee
District Commissioner or
nominee
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding,
2, 4 and Trustee Introduction
Wood Badge and First Aid certificate
(within 3 years)Member Yes Yes Yes
Group Scout Leader (Scotland)
None Commissioner GroupDistrict
Commissioner or nominee
1District Appointments Advisory Committee.
District Commissioner
or nominee
District Commissioner or
nominee
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding,
2, 4 and Trustee Introduction
Wood Badge and First Aid certificate
(within 3 years)Member
See Scottish Variations from POR
Yes Yes
Acting Group Scout Leader None Commissioner Group n/a n/aAppointed by District
CommissionerDistrict
CommissionerDistrict
Commissionern/a
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding,
2, 4 and Trustee Introduction
(within 5 months)
Member Yes YesN/a, given that an
Acting GSL role is a temporary role.
Scout DistrictNOTE: The DC role does not exist for single-District Counties, e.g. Jersey, Guernsey & also in Wales and other nations. In these cases, GSLs are appointed by CCs or equivalent role.
District Commissioner None CommissionerBSO, England, Northern Ireland, Wales
County (or equivalent)
Commissioner or nominee
1County (or equivalent)
Appointments Advisory Committee
County (or equivalent)
Commissioner or nominee
County (or equivalent)
Commissioner or nominee
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding,
2, 4 and Trustee Introduction
Wood Badge and First Aid certificate
(within 3 years)Member Yes Yes Yes
Acting District Commissioner None Commissioner District n/a n/a
Appointed by County/Area/Region
(Scotland) Commissioner
County/Area/Region(Scotland)
Appointed by County/Area/Regi
on(Scotland)n/a
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding,
2, 4 and Trustee Introduction
(within 5 months)
Member Yes YesN/a, given that an Acting DC role is a
temporary role.
District Commissioner (Scotland)
None Commissioner ScotlandRegional
Commissioner or nominee
1Regional
Appointments Advisory Committee
Regional Commissioner or
nominee
Regional Commissioner or
nominee
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding,
2, 4 and Trustee Introduction
Wood Badge and First Aid certificate
(within 3 years)Member
See Scottish Variations from POR
Yes Yes
District Explorer Scout Commissioner
None Commissioner DistrictDistrict
Commissioner or nominee
1District Appointments Advisory Committee
District Commissioner
or nominee
District Commissioner or
nominee
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding,
2, 4 and Trustee Introduction
Wood Badge and First Aid certificate
(within 3 years)Member Yes Yes Yes
Acting District Explorer Scout Commissioner
None Commissioner District n/a n/aAppointed by District
CommissionerDistrict
CommissionerDistrict
Commissionern/a
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding,
2, 4 and Trustee Introduction
(within 5 months)
Member Yes YesN/a, given that an
Acting DESC role is a temporary role.
District Explorer Scout Commissioner (Scotland)
None Commissioner DistrictDistrict
Commissioner or nominee
1District Appointments Advisory Committee
District Commissioner
or nominee
District Commissioner or
nominee
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding,
2, 4 and Trustee Introduction
Wood Badge and First Aid certificate
(within 3 years)Member
See Scottish Variations from POR
Yes Yes
District Scout Network Commissioner
None Commissioner DistrictDistrict
Commissioner or nominee
1District Appointments Advisory Committee
District Commissioner
or nominee
District Commissioner or
nominee
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding,
2, 4 and Trustee Introduction
Wood Badge and First Aid certificate
(within 3 years)Member Yes Yes Yes
District Scout Network Commissioner (Scotland)
None Commissioner DistrictDistrict
Commissioner or nominee
1District Appointments Advisory Committee
District Commissioner
or nominee
District Commissioner or
nominee
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding,
2, 4 and Trustee Introduction
Wood Badge and First Aid certificate
(within 3 years)Member
See Scottish Variations from POR
Yes Yes
Scout County or equivalent
County Commissioner None CommissionerEngland, Northern Ireland
Regional Commissioner (England) or
Chief Commissioner
Northern Ireland
4UK Headquarters
Appointments Advisory Committee
Country Chief Commissioner or
nominee
Regional Commissioner
(England) or Chief Commissioner
(Northern Ireland) or nominee
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding,
2, 4 and Trustee Introduction
Wood Badge and First Aid certificate
(within 3 years)Member Yes Yes Yes
Acting County Commissioner None CommissionerEngland, Northern Ireland
n/a n/a
Appointed by Regional
Commissioner (England) or Chief
Commissioner (Northern Ireland)
Country Chief Commissioner or
nominee
Regional Commissioner
(England) or Chief Commissioner
(Northern Ireland)
n/a
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding,
2, 4 and Trustee Introduction
(within 5 months)
Member Yes YesN/a, given that an Acting CC role is a
temporary role.
Bailiwick Commissioner None Commissioner GuernseyRegional
Commissioner 4
UK Headquarters Appointments
Advisory Committee
Country Chief Commissioner or
nominee
Regional Commissioner or
nominee
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding,
2, 4 and Trustee Introduction
Wood Badge and First Aid certificate
(within 3 years)Member Yes Yes Yes
Island Commissioner None Commissioner JerseyRegional
Commissioner 4
UK Headquarters Appointments
Advisory Committee
Country Chief Commissioner or
nominee
Regional Commissioner or
nominee
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding,
2, 4 and Trustee Introduction
Wood Badge and First Aid certificate
(within 3 years)Member Yes Yes Yes
Area Commissioner None Commissioner WalesRegional
Commissioner 4
UK Headquarters Appointments
Advisory Committee
Country Chief Commissioner or
nominee
Regional Commissioner or
nominee
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding,
2, 4 and Trustee Introduction
Wood Badge and First Aid certificate
(within 3 years)Member Yes Yes Yes
Area Commissioner None Commissioner BSOInternational
Commissioner4
UK Headquarters Appointments
Advisory Committee
International Commissioner
International Commissioner
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding,
2, 4 and Trustee Introduction
Wood Badge and First Aid certificate
(within 3 years)Member Yes Yes Yes
Acting Area Commissioner None Commissioner Wales, BSO n/a n/a
Appointed by International
Commissioner (BSO) or Chief Commissioner
(Wales)
International Commissioner (BSO) or Chief Commissioner
(Wales)
Appointed by International
Commissioner (BSO) or Chief Commissioner
(Wales)
n/a
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding,
2, 4 and Trustee Introduction
(within 5 months)
Member Yes Yes
N/a, given that an Acting AC role is a
temporary role, normally time
limited to a maximum of 12
months
Regional Commissioner (Scotland)
None Commissioner Scotland
Chief Commissioner of
Scotland or nominee
1Scouts Scotland Appointments
Advisory Committee
Chief Commissioner of
Scotland or nominee
Chief Commissioner of
Scotland or nominee
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding,
2, 4 and Trustee Introduction
Wood Badge and First Aid certificate
(within 3 years)Member Yes Yes Yes
Acting Regional Commissioner (Scotland)
None Commissioner Scotland n/a n/aChief Commissioner of
Scotland
Chief Commissioner of
Scotland or nominee
Chief Commissioner of
Scotland or nominee
n/a
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding,
2, 4 and Trustee Introduction
(within 5 months)
Member Yes Yes
N/a, given that an Acting RC(S) role is
a temporary role, normally time
limited to a maximum of 12
monthsEngland and Wales Regions
Regional CommissionerEngland or Wales
Commissioner England, Wales
Chief Commissioner of
England or of Wales as
appropriate
1UK Headquarters
Appointments Advisory Committee
Chief Commissioner of
England or of Wales as
appropriate
Chief Commissioner of England or Wales
or nominee
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding,
2 and 4
Wood Badge and First Aid certificate
(within 3 years)Member No Yes Yes
Role title VariantsRole class on Compass
Hierarchy or Location
Line manager to help make the
application
Approval process (see 4.5)
ApproverRelevant
Commissioner or body
Responsible for induction
Getting Started requirement for full
appointment (within 5 months)
Training ObligationsMinimum
Membership
Ex Officio Charity Trustee role?sv
Criminal Records
Disclosure Check
Required?++
Appointment Review Required?
TABLE 2: APPOINTMENTSSV
Acting Regional Commissioner
England or Wales
Commissioner England, Wales n/a n/aChief Commissioner of England or of Wales
as appropriate
Chief Commissioner of
England or of Wales as
appropriate
Chief Commissioner of
England or of Wales as
appropriate
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding,
2 and 4
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding,
2 and 4 (within 5 months)
Member No Yes
N/a, given that an Acting RC role is a
temporary role, normally time
limited to a maximum of 12
monthsCountry Manager roles
Chief Commissioner England Commissioner EnglandUK Chief
Commissioner4
UK Headquarters Appointments
Advisory Committee
UK Chief Commissioner
UK Chief Commissioner
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding,
2 and 4
Wood Badge and First Aid certificate
(within 3 years)Member No Yes Yes
Chief CommissionerNorthern Ireland, Wales
CommissionerNorthern Ireland, Wales
UK Chief Commissioner
4UK Headquarters
Appointments Advisory Committee
UK Chief Commissioner
UK Chief Commissioner
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding, Trustee Introduction, 2
and 4
Wood Badge and First Aid certificate
(within 3 years)Member Yes Yes Yes
Chief Commissioner Scotland Commissioner Scotland
UK Chief Commissioner and Scottish
Trustee Board
4UK Headquarters
Appointments Advisory Committee
UK Chief Commissioner
UK Chief Commissioner
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding, Trustee Introduction, 2
and 4
Wood Badge and First Aid certificate
(within 3 years)Member Yes Yes Yes
Chief Commissioner (Branch) None Commissioner BranchesInternational
Commissioner4
UK Headquarters Appointments
Advisory Committee
UK Chief Commissioner
UK Chief Commissioner
As agreed
Module 1, Safety, Safeguarding, Wood Badge and First Aid certificate (within 3
years)
MemberAs defined in Branch’s constitution
Yes Yes
Headquarters Manager roles
Chief Scout None Commissioner UKChair of UK
Board4 The Council
Chair of UK Board
UK Chief Commissioner
No requirement No requirement Member No No Yes
UK Chief Commissioner None Commissioner UKChair of UK
Board4 UK Board of Trustees
Chair of UK Board
Chair of the UK Board
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding,
2, 4 and Trustee Introduction
Wood Badge and First Aid certificate
(within 3 years)Member Yes Yes Yes
Governance roles form the membership of each Charity's Board of Trustees or Executive Committee, together with any sub-committees. Each Board of Trustees/Executive Committee is responsible for ensuring the strategic direction of the charity is achieved.
NOTE ++ In Scotland, PVG checks are only permitted for Executive Members who are a member of a charity registered with OSCR (Office of Scottish Charity Regulator). "Trustees" of non-registered charities cannot have a PVG check. In practice, all Regions (Scotland) and the Country are registered with OSCR. But not all Groups and Districts are registered.
Scout Group
Group Chair None Committee GroupGroup Scout
Leader2
Group Scout Council at the AGM
Group Scout Council
Group Scout Leader
No requirement
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding
and Trustee Introduction
(Within 5 months)
Associate Member
Yes Yes++ Yes, in line with section 5(i)
Group Deputy Chair (this will be an Elected, Nominated or Co-opted Group Executive member appointed by the Executive to be Deputy Chair)
Elected, Nominated, Co-opted
Committee Group Group Chair 3Group Executive
CommitteeGroup Executive
CommitteeGroup Chair No requirement
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding
and Trustee Introduction
(Within 5 months)
Associate Member
Yes Yes++ No
Group Secretary None Committee Group
Elected by Members of the
Group Scout Council
2Group Scout Council
at the AGMGroup Scout
CouncilGroup Chair No requirement
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding
and Trustee Introduction
(Within 5 months)
Associate Member
Yes Yes++ Yes, in line with section 5(i)
Group Treasurer None Committee Group
Elected by Members of the
Group Scout Council
2Group Scout Council
at the AGMGroup Scout
CouncilGroup Chair No requirement
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding
and Trustee Introduction
(Within 5 months)
Associate Member
Yes Yes++ Yes, in line with section 5(i)
Group Executive Member (Section Leader who opts-in)
Opted-in Section Leader
Committee GroupOpts-in before or
at AGM
n/a (Ex Officio
member when opts-in at the Group AGM)
n/a n/a Group Chair No requirement
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding
and Trustee Introduction
(Within 5 months)
Member Yes Yes No
Group Executive Member (other than the Chair/Secretary/Treasurer roles)
Elected, Nominated, Co-opted
Committee Group
Elected by Members of the
Group Scout Council
2 (Elected, Nominated)
3 (Co-opted)
Group Scout Council at the AGM
Group Scout Council
Group Chair No requirement
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding
and Trustee Introduction
(Within 5 months)
Associate Member
Yes Yes++ No
Group Sub-Committee members (who are not also members of the Group Executive Committee)
None Committee Group Group Chair 3Group Executive
CommitteeGroup Executive Group Chair No requirement
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety and
Safeguarding (Within 5 months)
Associate Member
No Yes++ No
Scout District
District Chair None Committee DistrictDistrict
Commissioner or nominee
2District Scout Council
at the AGMDistrict Scout
Council
District Commissioner or
nomineeNo requirement
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding
and Trustee Introduction (Within
5 months)
Associate Member
Yes Yes++ Yes, in line with section 5(i)
District Deputy Chair (this will be an Elected or Nominated District Executive member appointed by the District Executive to be Deputy Chair)
Elected, Nominated, Co-opted
Committee District District Chair 3District Executive
CommitteeDistrict Executive
CommitteeDistrict Chair No requirement
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding
and Trustee Introduction (Within
5 months)
Associate Member
Yes Yes++ No
District Secretary None Committee District
Elected by Members of the District Scout
Council
2District Scout Council
at the AGMDistrict Scout
CouncilDistrict Chair No requirement
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding
and Trustee Introduction (Within
5 months)
Associate Member
Yes Yes++ Yes, in line with section 5(i)
District Treasurer None Committee District
Elected by Members of the District Scout
Council
2District Scout Council
at the AGMDistrict Scout
CouncilDistrict Chair No requirement
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding
and Trustee Introduction (Within
5 months)
Associate Member
Yes Yes++ Yes, in line with section 5(i)
District Executive Member (other than the Chair/Secretary/Treasurer roles)
Elected, Nominated, Co-opted
Committee District
Elected by Members of the District Scout
Council
2 (Elected, Nominated)
3 (Co-opted)
District Scout Council at the AGM
District Scout Council
District Chair No requirement
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding
and Trustee Introduction (Within
5 months)
Associate Member
Yes Yes++ No
District Appointments Chair None Committee District District Chair 3District Executive
CommitteeDistrict Executive
CommitteeDistrict Chair No requirement
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding
(Within 5 months)
Module 37
Associate Member
No NoYes, in line with
section 5(i)
GOVERNANCE ROLES
Role title VariantsRole class on Compass
Hierarchy or Location
Line manager to help make the
application
Approval process (see 4.5)
ApproverRelevant
Commissioner or body
Responsible for induction
Getting Started requirement for full
appointment (within 5 months)
Training ObligationsMinimum
Membership
Ex Officio Charity Trustee role?sv
Criminal Records
Disclosure Check
Required?++
Appointment Review Required?
TABLE 2: APPOINTMENTSSV
District Appointments Secretary
None Secretary DistrictDistrict
Appointments Chair
3District Executive
CommitteeDistrict Executive
Committee
District Appointments
ChairNo requirement
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding
(Within 5 months)
Module 37
Associate Member
No NoYes, in line with
section 5(i)
District Assistant Appointments Secretary
None Secretary DistrictDistrict
Appointments Chair
3District Executive
CommitteeDistrict Executive
Committee
District Appointments
ChairNo requirement
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding
(Within 5 months)
Module 37
Associate Member
No NoYes, in line with
section 5(i)
District Appointment Advisory Committee members
None Committee DistrictDistrict
Appointments Chair
3District Executive
CommitteeDistrict Executive
Committee
District Appointments
ChairNo requirement
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding
(Within 5 months)
Module 37
Associate Member
No No No
District Sub-Committee members (who are not also members of the District Executive Committee)
None Committee District District Chair 3District Executive
CommitteeDistrict Chair
District Executive Committee
No requirement
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding
and Trustee Introduction
(Within 5 months)
Associate Member
No No No
Scout County or equivalent
County Chair None CommitteeEngland, Northern Ireland
County Commissioner or
nominee2
County Scout Council at the AGM
County Scout Council
County Commissioner or
nomineeNo requirement
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding
and Trustee Introduction
(Within 5 months)
Associate Member
Yes YesYes, in line with
section 5(i)
Area Chair None Committee Wales, BSOArea
Commissioner or nominee
2Area Scout Council at
the AGMArea Scout
Council
Area Commissioner or
nomineeNo requirement
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding
and Trustee Introduction
(Within 5 months)
Associate Member
Yes YesYes, in line with
section 5(i)
Regional Chair (Scotland) None Committee Scotland
Regional Commissioner (Scotland) or
nominee
2Regional (Scotland) Scout Council at the
AGM
Regional (Scotland) Scout
Council
Regional Commissioner (Scotland) or
nominee
No requirement
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding
and Trustee Introduction
(Within 5 months)
Associate Member
Yes YesYes, in line with
section 5(i)
County Deputy Chair (this will be an Elected or Nominated County Executive member appointed by the Executive to be Deputy Chair)
None CommitteeEngland, Northern Ireland
County Chair 3County Executive
CommitteeCounty Executive
CommitteeCounty Chair No requirement
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding
and Trustee Introduction
(Within 5 months)
Associate Member
Yes Yes No
Area Deputy Chair (this will be an Elected or Nominated Area Executive member appointed by the Executive to be Deputy Chair)
None Committee Wales, BSO Area Chair 3Area Executive
CommitteeArea Executive
CommitteeArea Chair No requirement
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding
and Trustee Introduction
(Within 5 months)
Associate Member
Yes Yes No
Regional (Scotland) Deputy Chair (this will be an Elected or Nominated Regional (Scotland) Executive member appointed by the Executive to be Deputy Chair)
None Committee ScotlandRegional
(Scotland) Chair3
Regional (Scotland) Executive Committee
Regional (Scotland) Executive
Committee
Regional (Scotland) Chair
No requirement
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding
and Trustee Introduction
(Within 5 months)
Associate Member
Yes Yes No
County Secretary None CommitteeEngland, Northern Ireland
Elected by Members of the County Scout
Council
2County Scout Council
at the AGMCounty Scout
CouncilCounty Chair No requirement
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding
and Trustee Introduction
(Within 5 months)
Associate Member
Yes YesYes, in line with
section 5(i)
Area Secretary None Committee Wales, BSO
Elected by Members of the
Area Scout Council
2Area Scout Council at
the AGMArea Scout
CouncilArea Chair No requirement
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding
and Trustee Introduction
(Within 5 months)
Associate Member
Yes YesYes, in line with
section 5(i)
Regional (Scotland) Secretary
None Committee Scotland
Elected by Members of the
Regional (Scotland) Scout
Council
2Regional (Scotland) Scout Council at the
AGM
Regional (Scotland) Scout
Council
Regional (Scotland) Chair
No requirement
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding
and Trustee Introduction
(Within 5 months)
Associate Member
Yes YesYes, in line with
section 5(i)
County Treasurer None CommitteeEngland, Northern Ireland
Elected by Members of the County Scout
Council
2County Scout Council
at the AGMCounty Scout
CouncilCounty Chair No requirement
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding
and Trustee Introduction
(Within 5 months)
Associate Member
Yes YesYes, in line with
section 5(i)
Area Treasurer None Committee Wales, BSO
Elected by Members of the
Area Scout Council
2Area Scout Council at
the AGMArea Scout
CouncilArea Chair No requirement
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding
and Trustee Introduction
(Within 5 months)
Associate Member
Yes YesYes, in line with
section 5(i)
Regional (Scotland) Treasurer
None Committee Scotland
Elected by Members of the
Regional (Scotland) Scout
Council
2Regional (Scotland) Scout Council at the
AGM
Regional (Scotland) Scout
Council
Regional (Scotland) Chair
No requirement
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding
and Trustee Introduction
(Within 5 months)
Associate Member
Yes YesYes, in line with
section 5(i)
County Executive Member (other than the Ex Officio roles)
Elected, Nominated, Co-opted
CommitteeEngland, Northern Ireland
Elected by Members of the County Scout
Council
2 (Elected, Nominated)
3 (Co-opted)
County Scout Council at the AGM
County Scout Council
County Chair No requirement
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding
and Trustee Introduction
(Within 5 months)
Associate Member
Yes Yes No
Area Executive Member (other than the Ex Officio roles)
Elected, Nominated, Co-opted
Committee Wales, BSO
Elected by Members of the
Area Scout Council
2 (Elected, Nominated)
3 (Co-opted)
Area Scout Council at the AGM
Area Scout Council
Area Chair No requirement
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding
and Trustee Introduction
(Within 5 months)
Associate Member
Yes Yes No
Elected Regional Executive Members excluding Treasurer and Secretary (Scotland)
None Committee Scotland
Elected by Members of the Regional Scout
Council
2Regional Scout
Council at the AGMRegional Scout
CouncilRegional Chair No requirement
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding
and Trustee Introduction
(Within 5 months)
Associate Member
See Scottish Variations from POR
Yes No
County Sub-Committee members (who are not also members of the County Executive Committee)
None CommitteeEngland, Northern Ireland
County Chair 3County Executive
CommitteeCounty Executive
CommitteeCounty Chair No requirement
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding
and Trustee Introduction
(Within 5 months)
Associate Member
No No No
Role title VariantsRole class on Compass
Hierarchy or Location
Line manager to help make the
application
Approval process (see 4.5)
ApproverRelevant
Commissioner or body
Responsible for induction
Getting Started requirement for full
appointment (within 5 months)
Training ObligationsMinimum
Membership
Ex Officio Charity Trustee role?sv
Criminal Records
Disclosure Check
Required?++
Appointment Review Required?
TABLE 2: APPOINTMENTSSV
Area Sub-Committee members (who are not also members of the County Executive Committee)
None Committee Wales, BSO Area Chair 3Area Executive
CommitteeArea Executive
CommitteeArea Chair No requirement
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding
and Trustee Introduction
(Within 5 months)
Associate Member
No No No
Region (Scotland) Sub-Committee members (who are not also members of the Region Executive Committee)
None Committee ScotlandRegion
(Scotaland) Chair3
Region (Scotalnd) Executive Committee
Region (Scotalnd) Executive
Committee
Region (Scotaland) Chair
No requirement
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding
and Trustee Introduction
(Within 5 months)
Associate Member
No No No
County Appointments Chair None CommitteeEngland, Northern Ireland
County Appointments
Chair3
County Executive Committee
County Executive Committee
County Appointments
Chair No requirement
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding
(Within 5 months)
Module 37
Associate Member
No No No
County Appointments Secretary
None SecretaryEngland, Northern Ireland
County Appointments
Chair3
County Executive Committee
County Executive Committee
County Appointments
Chair No requirement
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding
(Within 5 months)
Module 37
Associate Member
No No No
County Assistant Appointments Secretary
None SecretaryEngland, Northern Ireland
County Appointments
Chair3
County Executive Committee
County Executive Committee
County Appointments
Chair No requirement
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding
(Within 5 months)
Module 37
Associate Member
No No No
County Appointment Advisory Committee members
None CommitteeEngland, Northern Ireland
County Appointments
Chair3
County Executive Committee
County Executive Committee
County Appointments
Chair No requirement
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding
(Within 5 months)
Module 37
Associate Member
No No No
Area Appointments Chair None Committee Wales, BSO Area Chair 3Area Executive
CommitteeArea Executive
CommitteeArea Chair No requirement
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding
(Within 5 months)
Module 37
Associate Member
No No No
Area Appointments Secretary
None Secretary Wales, BSOArea
Appointments Chair
3Area Executive
CommitteeArea Executive
Committee
Area Appointments
Chair No requirement
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding
(Within 5 months)
Module 37
Associate Member
No No No
Area Assistant Appointments Secretary
None Secretary Wales, BSOArea
Appointments Chair
3Area Executive
CommitteeArea Executive
Committee
Area Appointments
Chair No requirement
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding
(Within 5 months)
Module 37
Associate Member
No No No
Area Appointment Advisory Committee members
None Committee Wales, BSOArea
Appointments Chair
3Area Executive
CommitteeArea Executive
Committee
Area Appointments
Chair No requirement
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding
(Within 5 months)
Module 37
Associate Member
No No No
Regional Appointments Chair (Scotland)
None Committee ScotlandRegional
Appointments Chair
3Regional Executive
Committee
Regional Executive
CommitteeRegional Chair No requirement
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding
(Within 5 months)
Module 37
Associate Member
See Scottish Variations from POR
No No
Regional Appointments Secretary (Scotland)
None Secretary ScotlandRegional
Appointments Chair (Scotland)
3Regional Executive
Committee
Regional Executive
Committee
Regional Appointments
Chair (Scotland)No requirement
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding
(Within 5 months)
Module 37
Associate Member
See Scottish Variations from POR
No No
Regional Appointments Advisory Committee Members (Scotland)
None Committee ScotlandRegional
Appointments Chair
3Regional Executive
Committee
Regional Executive
Committee
Regional Appointments
ChairNo requirement
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding
(Within 5 months)
Module 37
Associate Member
See Scottish Variations from POR
No No
Countries
Country Chair None CommitteeWales, Scotland, Northern Ireland
Chief Commissioner for
Wales or of Scotland or of
Northern Ireland
2
Scouts Cymru Scout Council or Scouts
Scotland Council or Northern Ireland
Scout Council at the AGM
Scouts Cymru Scout Council or Scouts Scotland
Council or Northern Ireland Scout Council as
appropriate
Appointed Senior Staff Member
No requirement
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding
and Trustee Introduction
(Within 5 months)
Member Yes Yes Yes
Deputy Country Chair None CommitteeWales, Scotland, Northern Ireland
Country Chair 3
Scouts Cymru Board of Trustees, Northern
Ireland Board of Trustees, Board
Scotland
Scouts Cymru Board of Trustees,
Northern Ireland Board of
Trustees, Board Scotland
Country Chair No requirement
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding
and Trustee Introduction
(Within 5 months)
Member Yes Yes Yes
Country Treasurer None CommitteeWales, Scotland, Northern Ireland
Country Chair 2
Scouts Cymru Scout Council or Scouts
Scotland Council or Northern Ireland
Scout Council at the AGM
Scouts Cymru Board of Trustees,
Northern Ireland Board of
Trustees, Board Scotland
Country Chair No requirement
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding
and Trustee Introduction
(Within 5 months)
Member Yes Yes Yes
Country Executive Committee Member
Elected, Appointed, Co-opted
CommitteeWales, Scotland, Northern Ireland
Country Chair
2 (Elected, Appointed)
3 (Co-opted)
Scouts Cymru Scout Council or Scouts
Scotland Council or Northern Ireland
Scout Council at the AGM
Scouts Cymru Board of Trustees,
Northern Ireland Board of
Trustees, Board Scotland
Country Chair No requirement
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding
and Trustee Introduction
(Within 5 months)
Member Yes Yes Yes
Role title VariantsRole class on Compass
Hierarchy or Location
Line manager to help make the
application
Approval process (see 4.5)
ApproverRelevant
Commissioner or body
Responsible for induction
Getting Started requirement for full
appointment (within 5 months)
Training ObligationsMinimum
Membership
Ex Officio Charity Trustee role?sv
Criminal Records
Disclosure Check
Required?++
Appointment Review Required?
TABLE 2: APPOINTMENTSSV
Country Sub-Committee members (who are not also members of the Country Executive Committee)
None CommitteeWales, Scotland, Northern Ireland
Country Chair 3
Scouts Cymru Scout Council or Scouts
Scotland Council or Northern Ireland
Scout Council at the AGM
Scouts Cymru Board of Trustees,
Northern Ireland Board of
Trustees, Board Scotland
Country Chair No requirement
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding
and Trustee Introduction
(Within 5 months)
Associate Member
No (unless a member of
an Executive or Trustee
Board)
No No
Country Appointments Chair None CommitteeWales, Scotland, Northern Ireland
Country Chair 3
Scouts Cymru Board or Northern Ireland
Board of Trustees, or Board Scotland
Scouts Cymru Board of Trustees,
Northern Ireland Board of
Trustees, Board Scotland
Country Chair No requirement
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety and
Safeguarding (Within 5 months)
Module 37
Associate Member
No No No
Country Appointments Secretary
None SecretaryWales, Scotland, Northern Ireland
This role is held by a staff member
Country Appointment Advisory Committee Member
None CommitteeScotland, Wales, BSO
Country Chair 3
Scouts Cymru Board or Northern Ireland
Board of Trustees, or Board Scotland
Scouts Cymru Board of Trustees,
Northern Ireland Board of
Trustees, Board Scotland
Country Appointments
ChairNo requirement
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety and
Safeguarding (Within 5 months)
Module 37
Associate Member
No No No
Headquarters
Chair of the UK Board None Committee Headquarters The UK Board 4TSA Scout Council at
the AGMTSA Scout
CouncilUK Chief Executive
No requirement
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding
and Trustee Introduction
(Within 5 months)
Member Yes Yes Yes
Vice Chair of the UK Board (this will be a current UK Trustee appointed by the Board to be Vice Chair)
None Committee HeadquartersChair of the UK
Board3 UK Board of Trustees
UK Board of Trustees
Chair of the UK Board
No requirement
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding
and Trustee Introduction
(Within 5 months)
Member Yes Yes Yes
TSA Secretary (this role is usually carried out by a paid staff member)
None Committee HeadquartersChief Financial Officer (staff)
3 UK Board of TrusteesUK Board of
Trustees
Director of Finance and Resources
No requirementMandatory staff
trainingNone No No No
TSA Treasurer None Committee Headquarters The UK Board 4TSA Scout Council at
the AGMTSA Scout
CouncilChair of the UK
BoardNo requirement
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding
and Trustee Introduction
(Within 5 months)
Member Yes Yes Yes
Elected Members (inc. 18-24) of UK Board
None Committee Headquarters
Elected by Members of the
TSA Scout Council
4TSA Scout Council at
the AGMTSA Scout
CouncilChair of the UK
BoardNo requirement
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding
and Trustee Introduction
(Within 5 months)
Member Yes Yes Yes
Appointed Members of the UK Board
None Committee HeadquartersChair of the UK
Board4
TSA Scout Council at the AGM
TSA Scout Council
Chair of the UK Board
No requirement
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding
and Trustee Introduction
(Within 5 months)
Member Yes Yes Yes
Co-opted Members of the UK Board
None Committee HeadquartersChair of UK
Board3 UK Board of Trustees
UK Board of Trustees
Chair of the UK Board
No requirement
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding
and Trustee Introduction
(Within 5 months)
Member Yes Yes Yes
UK HQ Appointments Chair (this will always be a current UK Trustee)
None Committee HeadquartersChair of the UK
Board3 UK Board of Trustees
UK Board of Trustees
Chair of the UK Board
No requirement
No requirement as completed through
Trustee role requirements.
Member No No No
UK HQ Appointments Secretary
None Secretary Headquarters
UK HQ Appointment Advisory Committee Member
None Committee HeadquartersUKHQ
Appointments Chair
3Nominations and
Governance Committee
Nominations and Governance Committee
UKHQ Appointments
ChairNo requirement
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding
and Trustee Introduction
(Within 5 months)
Associate Member
No No No
Committee Chair (this will always be a current UK Trustee)
None Committee HeadquartersChair of UK
Board3 UK Board of Trustees
UK Board of Trustees
Chair of the UK Board
No requirement
No requirement as completed through
Trustee role requirements.
Member No No No
Committee members (who are not also members of the UK Board of Trustees)
None Committee HeadquartersUK Committee
Chair3 UK Board of Trustees
UK Board of Trustees
UK Committee Chair
No requirement
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding
and Trustee Introduction
(Within 5 months)
Associate Member
No (unless a member of
an Executive or Trustee
Board)
No No
Support roles are vital roles to support the line managers in the effective operation of Scouting, and particularly contributing to enabling the effective operation of each Colony, Pack, Troop, Unit and Network.The Support Roles are listed in these groupings:- Deputy Manager roles- Activities roles- Administration roles (Administrators and Supporters)- Adult Training roles- Adviser roles- Assistant District, County and Regional Commissioner roles- Camp site and Centre volunteer roles- Chaplain roles- Communications roles- Contingent roles for major events- Leader roles on District, County & Country Teams- President and Vice President roles- Safety and Safeguarding roles- Scout Active Support Unit roles- Youth Commissioner roles
Scout Group
Deputy Group Scout Leader None Commissioner GroupDistrict
Commissioner or nominee
1District Appointments Advisory Committee.
District Commissioner or
nominee
District Commissioner or
nominee
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding,
2, 4 and Trustee Introduction
Wood Badge and First Aid certificate
(within 3 years)Member
Yes(in Scotland, only if Group
is OSCR registered)
Yes Yes
This role is held by a staff member
SUPPORT ROLES
SUPPORT ROLES - Deputy Managers
Role title VariantsRole class on Compass
Hierarchy or Location
Line manager to help make the
application
Approval process (see 4.5)
ApproverRelevant
Commissioner or body
Responsible for induction
Getting Started requirement for full
appointment (within 5 months)
Training ObligationsMinimum
Membership
Ex Officio Charity Trustee role?sv
Criminal Records
Disclosure Check
Required?++
Appointment Review Required?
TABLE 2: APPOINTMENTSSV
Scout District
Deputy District Commissioner
None Commissioner DistrictDistrict
Commissioner or nominee
1District Appointments Advisory Committee
District Commissioner or
nominee
District Commissioner or
nominee
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding,
2 and 4
Wood Badge and First Aid certificate
(within 3 years)Member No Yes Yes
Deputy District Commissioner (Scotland)
None Commissioner District
Region (Scotland)
Commissioner or nominee
1District Appointments Advisory Committee
Region (Scotland) Commissioner or
nominee
District Commissioner (Scotland) or
nominee
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding,
2 and 4
Wood Badge and First Aid certificate
(within 3 years)Member No Yes Yes
Scout County or equivalent
Deputy County Commissioner
None CommissionerEngland, Northern Ireland
County Commissioner or
nominee1
County Appointments Advisory Committee
County Commissioner or
nominee
County Commissioner or
nominee
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding,
2 and 4
Wood Badge and First Aid certificate
(within 3 years)Member No Yes Yes
Deputy Area Commissioner None Commissioner Wales, BSOArea
Commissioner or nominee
1Area Appointments Advisory Committee
Area Commissioner or
nominee
Area Commissioner or
nominee
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding,
2 and 4
Wood Badge and First Aid certificate
(within 3 years)Member No Yes Yes
Deputy Regional Commissioner (Scotland)
None Commissioner ScotlandChief
Commissioner of Scotland
1Scottish
Appointments Advisory Committee
Regional Commissioner (Scotland) in
consultation with Chief
Commissioner of Scotland
Regional Commissioner (Scotland) or
nominee
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding,
2 and 4
Wood Badge and First Aid certificate
(within 3 years)Member No Yes Yes
Country
Deputy Chief Commissioner (Country)
None CommissionerEngland, Northern Ireland
Chief Commissioner
(Country)4
UK Headquarters Appointments
Advisory Committee
Chief Commissioner
(Country)
Chief Commissioner
(Country)
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding,
2 and 4
Wood Badge and First Aid certificate
(within 3 years)Member No Yes Yes
Deputy Chief Commissioner (Country)
None Commissioner WalesChief
Commissioner (Country)
4UK Headquarters
Appointments Advisory Committee
Chief Commissioner
(Country)
Chief Commissioner
(Country)
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding,
2 and 4(Trustee Introduction
for 1 role holder)
Wood Badge and First Aid certificate
(within 3 years)Member
Yes (for 1 role
holder)Yes Yes
Deputy Chief Commissioner (Country)
ProgrammePeoplePerceptionProtect
Commissioner ScotlandChief
Commissioner (Scotland)
1Scottish Headquarters
Appointments Advisory Committee
Chief Commissioner
(Country)
Chief Commissioner
(Country)
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding,
2 and 4
Wood Badge and First Aid certificate
(within 3 years)Member No Yes Yes
Commissioner Wales - Programme
None Commissioner WalesChief
Commissioner Wales
1UK Headquarters
Appointments Advisory Committee
Chief Commissioner
Wales
Chief Commissioner
Wales
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding,
2 and 4
Wood Badge and First Aid certificate
(within 3 years)Member No Yes Yes
Deputy Commissioner Wales - Programme
International6-1414-25EventsCommunity Impact
Commissioner WalesChief
Commissioner Wales
1UK Headquarters
Appointments Advisory Committee
Chief Commissioner
Wales
Chief Commissioner
Wales
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding,
2 and 4
Wood Badge and First Aid certificate
(within 3 years)Member No Yes Yes
Commissioner Wales - Perception
None Commissioner WalesChief
Commissioner Wales
1UK Headquarters
Appointments Advisory Committee
Chief Commissioner
Wales
Chief Commissioner
Wales
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding,
2 and 4
Wood Badge and First Aid certificate
(within 3 years)Member No Yes Yes
Commissioner Wales - Projects
None Commissioner WalesChief
Commissioner Wales
1UK Headquarters
Appointments Advisory Committee
Chief Commissioner
Wales
Chief Commissioner
Wales
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding,
2 and 4
Wood Badge and First Aid certificate
(within 3 years)Member No Yes Yes
Commissioner Wales - Inclusion
None Commissioner WalesChief
Commissioner Wales
1UK Headquarters
Appointments Advisory Committee
Chief Commissioner
Wales
Chief Commissioner
Wales
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding,
2 and 4
Wood Badge and First Aid certificate
(within 3 years)Member No Yes Yes
Commissioner Wales - People
None Commissioner WalesChief
Commissioner Wales
1UK Headquarters
Appointments Advisory Committee
Chief Commissioner
Wales
Chief Commissioner
Wales
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding,
2 and 4
Wood Badge and First Aid certificate
(within 3 years)Member No Yes Yes
Headquarters
Deputy UK Chief Commissioner
None Commissioner HeadquartersUK Chief
Commissioner4
UK Headquarters Appointments
Advisory Committee
UK Chief Commissioner
UK Chief Commissioner
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding,
2 and 4
Wood Badge and First Aid certificate
(within 3 years)Member No Yes Yes
UK Commissioner None Commissioner HeadquartersUK Chief
Commissioner4
UK Headquarters Appointments
Advisory Committee
UK Chief Commissioner
UK Chief Commissioner
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding,
2 and 4
Wood Badge and First Aid certificate
(within 3 years)Member No Yes Yes
International Commissioner None Commissioner HeadquartersUK Chief
Commissioner4
UK Headquarters Appointments
Advisory Committee
UK Chief Commissioner
UK Chief Commissioner
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding,
2 and 4
Wood Badge and First Aid certificate
(within 3 years)Member No Yes Yes
Branches Commissioner None Commissioner BranchesInternational
Commissioner4
UK Headquarters Appointments
Advisory Committee
International Commissioner
International Commissioner
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding,
2 and 4
Wood Badge and First Aid certificate
(within 3 years)Member No Yes Yes
Deputy Branches Commissioner
None Commissioner BranchesInternational
Commissioner4
UK Headquarters Appointments
Advisory Committee
International Commissioner
International Commissioner
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding,
2 and 4
Wood Badge and First Aid certificate
(within 3 years)Member No Yes Yes
Volunteer Head of .... Various Manager HeadquartersUK
Commissioner4
UK Headquarters Appointments
Advisory CommitteeUK Commissioner UK Commissioner
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding,
2 and 4
Wood Badge and First Aid certificate
(within 3 years)Member No Yes Yes
Programme Sponsor POW title Supporter HeadquartersUK Chief
Commissioner4
Approved by Portfolio Management Group
UK Chief Commissioner
Senior Responsible
Ownern/a
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety and
Safeguarding
Associate Member
No No Yes
Project Lead POW title Supporter HeadquartersUK Chief
Commissioner4
Approved by Portfolio Management Group
UK Chief Commissioner
Senior Responsible
Ownern/a
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety and
Safeguarding
Associate Member
No No Yes
POW Member (where the person is not already a Member or Associate Member of TSA)
POW title Supporter HeadquartersUK Chief
Commissioner4 Programme Sponsor
Programme Sponsor
Programme Sponsor
n/aModules 1, GDPR,
Safety and Safeguarding
Associate Member
No No Yes
Scout Group
Group Skills Instructor None Trainer GroupGroup Scout
Leader1
District Appointments Advisory Committee
District Commissioner or
nominee
Group Scout Leader
No requirementModules 1, GDPR,
Safety, Safeguarding (Within 5 months)
Associate Member
No Yes Yes
Scout District
District Skills Instructor None Trainer DistrictDistrict
Commissioner or nominee
1District Appointments Advisory Committee
District Commissioner or
nominee
District Commissioner or
nomineeNo requirement
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding
(Within 5 months)
Associate Member
No Yes Yes
District Nights Away Adviser None AssessorEngland, Northern Ireland, Wales, BSO
District Commissioner or
nominee, in consultation with
the County Manager of the Activity Permit
Scheme.
1County Appointments Advisory Committee
County Commissioner or
nominee
County Commissioner or
nomineeNo requirement
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding
and 4 (Within 5 months)
Associate Member
No No No
SUPPORT ROLES - Activities
Role title VariantsRole class on Compass
Hierarchy or Location
Line manager to help make the
application
Approval process (see 4.5)
ApproverRelevant
Commissioner or body
Responsible for induction
Getting Started requirement for full
appointment (within 5 months)
Training ObligationsMinimum
Membership
Ex Officio Charity Trustee role?sv
Criminal Records
Disclosure Check
Required?++
Appointment Review Required?
TABLE 2: APPOINTMENTSSV
District Nights Away Adviser None Assessor ScotlandDistrict
Commissioner3
District Executive Committee
District Executive Committee
District Commissioner
No Requirement
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding
(within 5 months)
Module 25
Associate Member
No Yes Yes
Scout County or equivalent
Assistant County Commissioner - Activities
None CommissionerEngland, Northern Ireland
County Commissioner or
nominee1
County Appointments Advisory Committee
County Commissioner or
nominee
County Commissioner or
nominee
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding,
2 and 4
Wood Badge and First Aid certificate
(within 3 years)Member No Yes Yes
Assistant Area Commissioner - Activities
None Commissioner Wales, BSOArea
Commissioner or nominee
1Area Appointments Advisory Committee
Area Commissioner or
nominee
Area Commissioner or
nominee
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding,
2 and 4
Wood Badge and First Aid certificate
(within 3 years)Member No Yes Yes
Regional Adviser - Activities None Commissioner Scotland
Regional Commissioner (Scotland) or
nominee
3Regional Executive
Committee
Regional Executive
Committee
Regional Commissioner or
nomineeNo Requirement
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding,
2 and 4
Associate Member
No Yes Yes
County Manager of the Activity Permit Scheme
None SupporterEngland, Northern Ireland
County Commissioner
1County Appointments Advisory Committee
County Commissioner or
nominee
County Commissioner or
nomineeNo requirement
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding
and 4 (Within 5 months)
Associate Member
No No No
Area Manager of the Activity Permit Scheme
None Supporter Wales, BSOArea
Commissioner1
Area Appointments Advisory Committee
Area Commissioner or
nominee
Area Commissioner or
nomineeNo requirement
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding
and 4 (Within 5 months)
Associate Member
No No No
Region (Scotland) Manager of the Activity Permit Scheme
None Supporter ScotlandRegional
Commissioner (Scotland)
1Region (Scotland)
Appointments Advisory Committee
Region (Scotland) Commissioner or
nominee
Region (Scotland) Commissioner or
nomineeNo requirement
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding
and 4 (Within 5 months)
Associate Member
No No No
County Supporter of the Nights Away Permit Scheme
None Supporter CountyRelevant
Assistant County Commissioner
3County Executive
CommitteeCounty Executive
Committee
Relevant Assistant County
CommissionerNo requirement
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding
(within 5 months)
Module 25 (Nights Away Advisers)
Associate Member
No No No
Area Supporter of the Nights Away Permit Scheme
None Supporter Wales, BSORelevant
Assistant Area Commissioner
3Area Executive
CommitteeArea Executive
Committee
Relevant Assistant Area Commissioner
No requirement
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding
(within 5 months)
Module 25 (Nights Away Advisers)
Associate Member
No No No
Regional (Scotland) Supporter of the Nights Away Permit Scheme
None Supporter ScotlandRegional
Commissioner (Scotland)
1Region (Scotland)
Appointments Advisory Committee
Region (Scotland) Commissioner or
nominee
Region (Scotland) Commissioner or
nomineeNo requirement
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding
(within 5 months) Module 25 (Nights
Away Advisers)
Associate Member
No No No
County AssessorActivity & Category
AssessorEngland, Northern Ireland
County Manager of the Activity
Permit Scheme or relevant
Assistant County Commissioner or County Adviser for Scout Show
Assessors
1County Appointments Advisory Committee
County Commissioner or
nominee
County Manager of the Activity
Permit Scheme or relevant Assistant
County Commissioner or County Adviser for Scout Show
Assessors
No requirement
Module 1, GDPR, Safety &
Safeguarding (Within 5 months)
Module 25 (Activity Assessors or Scout Show Assessors)
Associate Member
No Yes Yes
Area AssessorActivity & Category
Assessor Wales, BSO
Area Manager of the Activity
Permit Scheme or relevant
Assistant Area Commissioner or Area Adviser for
Scout Show Assessors
1Area Appointments Advisory Committee
Area Commissioner or
nominee
Area Manager of the Activity
Permit Scheme or relevant Assistant
Area Commissioner or Area Adviser for
Scout Show Assessors
No requirement
Module 1, GDPR, Safety &
Safeguarding (Within 5 months)
Module 25 (Activity Assessors or Scout Show Assessors)
Associate Member
No Yes Yes
Regional Assessor (Scotland)Activity & Category
Assessor Scotland
Regional Manager of the Activity Permit
Scheme
3Regional Executive
Committee
Regional Executive
Committee
Regional Manager of the Activity
Permit SchemeNo requirement
Module 1, GDPR, Safety &
Safeguarding (Within 5 months)
Module 25
Associate Member
No Yes Yes
County Skills Instructor None TrainerEngland, Northern Ireland
County Commissioner or
nominee1
County Appointments Advisory Committee
County Commissioner or
nominee
County Commissioner or
nomineeNo requirement
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding
(Within 5 months)
Associate Member
No Yes Yes
Area Skills Instructor None Trainer Wales, BSOArea
Commissioner or nominee
1Area Appointments Advisory Committee
Area Commissioner or
nominee
Area Commissioner or
nomineeNo requirement
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding
(Within 5 months)
Associate Member
No Yes Yes
Country
Northern Ireland Commissioner - Activities
None Commissioner Northern IrelandCountry
Commissioner or nominee
1Country
Appointments Advisory Committee
Country Commissioner or
nominee
Country Commissioner or
nominee
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding,
2 and 4
Wood Badge and First Aid certificate
(within 3 years)Member No Yes Yes
Northern Ireland Manager of the Activity Permit Scheme
None Supporter Northern IrelandCountry
Commissioner or nominee
1Country
Appointments Advisory Committee
Country Commissioner or
nominee
Country Commissioner or
nomineeNo requirement
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding
and 4 (Within 5 months)
Associate Member
No No No
Country AssessorActivity & Category
AssessorNorthern Ireland, Scotland
Country Manager of the Activity
Permit Scheme1
Country Appointments
Advisory Committee
Country Commissioner or
nominee
Northern Ireland Commissioner -
Activities or Scotland
Commissioner (Outdoors and
Adventure)
No requirement
Module 1 and GDPR recommended
(Within 5 months)
Module 25 (Activity Assessors or Scout Show Assessors)
Associate Member
No Yes Yes
Administrator roles have access to Compass records for adults within their hierarchy. For administration roles that do NOT need Compass access, use the Supporter roles.Supporter roles do NOT have access to Compass records for adults (other than their own record). For administration roles that NEED Compass access, use the Administrator roles.
Administrator rolesScout Group
Group Administrator None Administrator Group Group Chair 3Group Executive
CommitteeGroup Executive
CommitteeGroup Chair No requirement
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding
(Within 5 months)
Associate Member
No Yes No
Scout District
District Administrator None Administrator District District Chair 3District Executive
CommitteeDistrict Executive
CommitteeDistrict Chair No requirement
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding
(Within 5 months)
Associate Member
No No No
SUPPORT ROLES - Administration roles (Administrators and Supporters)Administration roles provide important support to Group, District and County/Area/ Regional teams in their delivery of Scouting
Role title VariantsRole class on Compass
Hierarchy or Location
Line manager to help make the
application
Approval process (see 4.5)
ApproverRelevant
Commissioner or body
Responsible for induction
Getting Started requirement for full
appointment (within 5 months)
Training ObligationsMinimum
Membership
Ex Officio Charity Trustee role?sv
Criminal Records
Disclosure Check
Required?++
Appointment Review Required?
TABLE 2: APPOINTMENTSSV
District Badge Secretary None Secretary District District Chair 3District Executive
CommitteeDistrict Executive
CommitteeDistrict Chair No requirement
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding
(Within 5 months)
Associate Member
No No No
District Explorer Scout Administrator
None Administrator DistrictDistrict Explorer
Scout Commissioner
3District Commissioner
or nominee
District Commissioner or
nominee
District Explorer Scout
CommissionerNo requirement
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding
(Within 5 months)
Associate Member
No Yes No
District Awards Advisory Group Member
None Committee DistrictDistrict
Commissioner3
District Commissioner or nominee
District Commissioner or
nominee
District Commissioner or
nomineeNo requirement
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding
(Within 5 months)
Associate Member
No No No
District Award Certificate Recipient
None AdministratorDistrict(not Scotland)
District Commissioner
3District Commissioner
or nominee
District Commissioner or
nominee
District Commissioner or
nomineeNo requirement No requirement
Associate Member
No No No
Scout County or equivalent
County Administrator None AdministratorEngland, Northern Ireland
County Chair 3County Executive
CommitteeCounty Executive
CommitteeCounty Chair No requirement
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding
(Within 5 months)
Associate Member
No No No
Area Administrator None Administrator Wales, BSO Area Chair 3Area Executive
CommitteeArea Executive
CommitteeArea Chair No requirement
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding
(Within 5 months)
Associate Member
No No No
County Badge Secretary None SecretaryEngland, Northern Ireland
County Chair 3County Executive
CommitteeCounty Executive
CommitteeCounty Chair No requirement
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding
(Within 5 months)
Associate Member
No No No
Region (Scotalnd) Badge Secretary
None Secretary ScotalndRegion
(Scotland) Chair3
Region (Scotland) Executive Committee
Region (Scotland) Executive
Committee
Region (Scotland) Chair
No requirementModules 1, GDPR,
Safety, Safeguarding (Within 5 months)
Associate Member
No No No
County Queens Scout Award Coordinator
None Co-ordinatorEngland, Northern Ireland
County Commissioner
3County Commissioner
or nominee
County Commissioner or
nominee
County Commissioner or
nomineeNo requirement
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding
(Within 5 months)
Associate Member
No No No
Area Queens Scout Award Coordinator
None Co-ordinator Wales, BSO Area
Commissioner3
Area Commissioner or nominee
Area Commissioner or
nominee
Area Commissioner or
nomineeNo requirement
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding
(Within 5 months)
Associate Member
No No No
County Award Certificate Recipient
None CommitteeEngland, Northern Ireland
County Commissioner
3County Commissioner
or nominee
County Commissioner or
nominee
County Commissioner or
nomineeNo requirement
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding
(Within 5 months)
Associate Member
No No No
Area Award Certificate Recipient
None Committee Wales, BSO County
Commissioner3
Area Commissioner or nominee
Area Commissioner or
nominee
Area Commissioner or
nomineeNo requirement
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding
(Within 5 months)
Associate Member
No No No
Regional Administrator (Scotland)
None Administrator Scotland Regional Chair 3Regional Executive
Committee
Regional Executive
CommitteeRegional Chair No requirement
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding
(Within 5 months)
Associate Member
No No No
County Awards Advisory Group Member
None CommitteeEngland, Northern Ireland
County Commissioner
3County Commissioner
or nominee
County Commissioner or
nominee
County Commissioner or
nomineeNo requirement
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding
(Within 5 months)
Associate Member
No No No
Area Awards Advisory Group Member
None Committee Wales, BSOCounty
Commissioner3
Area Commissioner or nominee
Area Commissioner or
nominee
Area Commissioner or
nomineeNo requirement
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding
(Within 5 months)
Associate Member
No No No
Region (Scotland) Awards Advisory Group Member
None Committee ScotlandRegion
Commissioner (Scotland)
3Region Commissioner or nominee (Scotland)
Region Commissioner or
nominee (Scotland)
Region Commissioner or
nominee (Scotland)
No requirementModules 1, GDPR,
Safety, Safeguarding (Within 5 months)
Associate Member
No No No
Scout Region (England, Wales)
Regional Administrator None Administrator England, WalesRegional
CommissionerNone
Regional Commissioner
Regional Commissioner
Regional Commissioner
No requirementModules 1, GDPR,
Safety, Safeguarding (Within 5 months)
Associate Member
No No No
CountriesHQ Administrator None Administrator Scotland This is a staff role
Headquarters
Social Media Administrator None Administrator UKUK
Commissioner People
4HQ Appointments
Secretary
HQ Appointments
Secretary
UK Commissioner People
No requirementModules 1, GDPR,
Safety, Safeguarding (Within 5 months)
Associate Member
No No No
Large Events Administrator Name of event Administrator UK Event Lead 4HQ Appointments
Secretary
HQ Appointments
SecretaryEvent Lead No requirement
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding
(Within 5 months)
Associate Member
No No No
Supporter rolesGroup
Group SupporterQuartermaster
SupporterEngland, Northern Ireland
Group Scout Leader
3Group Executive
CommitteeGroup Scout
LeaderGroup Scout
LeaderNo requirement
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding
(Within 5 months)
Associate Member
No No No
District
District SupporterQuartermaster
SupporterEngland, Northern Ireland
District Commissioner
3District Executive
CommitteeDistrict
CommissionerDistrict
CommissionerNo requirement
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding
(Within 5 months)
Associate Member
No No No
Scout County or equivalent
County SupporterQuartermaster
SupporterEngland, Northern Ireland
County Commissioner
3County Executive
CommitteeCounty
CommissionerCounty
CommissionerNo requirement
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding
(Within 5 months)
Associate Member
No No No
Area SupporterQuartermaster
Supporter Wales, BSOArea
Commissioner3
Area Executive Committee
Area Commissioner
Area Commissioner
No requirementModules 1, GDPR,
Safety, Safeguarding (Within 5 months)
Associate Member
No No No
Region (England)
Regional SupporterQuartermaster
Supporter EnglandRegional
Commissioner1
Regional Commissioner
Regional Commissioner
Regional Commissioner
No requirementModules 1, GDPR,
Safety, Safeguarding (Within 5 months)
Associate Member
No No No
Countries
Country VolunteerWide range of variants on Compass
Supporter ScotlandRelevant Scotland
Commissioner1
Scottish Appointments
Advisory Committee
Relevant Scotland
Commissioner
Relevant Scotland Commissioner
No requirementModules 1, GDPR,
Safety, Safeguarding (Within 5 months)
Associate Member
No Yes Yes
Headquarters
HQ VolunteerRelevant variants
Supporter HeadquartersRelevant Team
UK member4
Relevant Team UK member
Relevant Team UK member
Relevant Team UK member
No requirement
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding
(Within 5 months)Other training as
agreed.
Associate Member
No Yes Yes
Scout District or equivalent
District Training AdviserNone, or Manager &Supporter
AdvisorEngland, Northern Ireland, Wales, BSO
District Commissioner in consultation with County Training
Manager
1District Appointments Advisory Committee
District Commissioner or
nominee
County/Area Training Manager
No requirement
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding
(within 5 months)
Module 25
Associate Member
No No Yes
SUPPORT ROLES - Adult Training
Role title VariantsRole class on Compass
Hierarchy or Location
Line manager to help make the
application
Approval process (see 4.5)
ApproverRelevant
Commissioner or body
Responsible for induction
Getting Started requirement for full
appointment (within 5 months)
Training ObligationsMinimum
Membership
Ex Officio Charity Trustee role?sv
Criminal Records
Disclosure Check
Required?++
Appointment Review Required?
TABLE 2: APPOINTMENTSSV
District Training AdviserNone, or Manager &Supporter
Advisor ScotlandAssistant District
Commissioner (Adult Training)
1District Appointments Advisory Committee.
District Commissioner or
nominee
Assistant District Commissioner
(Adult Training)No requirement
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding
(within 5 months)
Module 25
Associate Member
No No Yes
Assistant District Commissioner (Adult Training)
None Manager ScotlandDistrict
Commissioner1
District Appointments Advisory Committee.
District Commissioner or
nominee
District Commissioner
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding,
2 and 4
Wood Badge and First Aid certificate
Member No Yes Yes
District Training Administrator
None AdministratorEngland, Northern Ireland, Wales, BSO
District Commissioner, in consultation with
the County Training Manager
3District Executive
Committee
District Commissioner or
nominee
County Training Manager
No requirementModules 1, GDPR,
Safety, Safeguarding (Within 5 months)
Associate Member
No No No
District Training Administrator (Scotland)
None Administrator Scotland District Chair 3District Executive
CommitteeDistrict Chair District Secretary No Requirement
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding
(Within 5 months)
Associate Member
No No No
Scout County or equivalent
County Training Manager None ManagerEngland, Northern Ireland
County Commissioner or
nominee1
County Appointments Advisory Committee
County Commissioner or
nominee
County Commissioner or
nominee
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding,
2 and 4
Wood Badge and First Aid certificate
(within 3 years)Member No No Yes
Area Training Manager None Manager Wales, BSOArea
Commissioner or nominee
1Area Appointments Advisory Committee
Area Commissioner or
nominee
Area Commissioner or
nominee
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding,
2 and 4
Wood Badge and First Aid certificate
(within 3 years)Member No No Yes
Assistant Regional Commissioner (Adult Training)
None Manager Scotland
Regional Commissioner (Scotland) or
nominee
1
Regional Appointments
Advisory Committee (Scotland)
Regional Commissioner (Scotland) or
nominee
Regional Commissioner (Scotland) or
nominee
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding,
2 and 4
Wood Badge and First Aid certificate
(within 3 years)Member No Yes Yes
Deputy County Training Manager
None ManagerEngland, Northern Ireland
County Commissioner or
nominee1
County Appointments Advisory Committee
County Commissioner or
nominee
County Commissioner or
nominee
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding,
2 and 4
Wood Badge and First Aid certificate
(within 3 years)Member No No Yes
Deputy Area Training Manager
None Manager Wales, BSOArea
Commissioner or nominee
1Area Appointments Advisory Committee
Area Commissioner or
nominee
Area Commissioner or
nominee
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding,
2 and 4
Wood Badge and First Aid certificate
(within 3 years)Member No No Yes
Local Training Manager None ManagerEngland, Northern Ireland, Wales, BSO
County/Area Training Manager
1County/Area
Appointments Advisory Committee
County/Area Commissioner or
nominee
County/Area Training Manager
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding,
2 and 4
Wood Badge and First Aid certificate
(within 3 years)Member No No Yes
Trainer
(None)Manager and SupportersExecutive CommitteesFirst Aid
TrainerEngland, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, BSO
County/Area/Region(Scotland)
Training Manager1
County/Area/Region(Scotland)
Appointments Advisory Committee
County/Area/Region(Scotland) Commissioner or
nominee
County/Area/Region(Scotland) Training Manager
No requirement
Module 1, GDPR, Safety and
Safeguarding.(within 5 months)
Trustee Introduction for Executive
Committee Trainers
One or more of the following modules (depending on role
description): Module 27, Module 28,
Module 29
Associate Member
No No Yes
Training Adviser
(None)Manager & Supporter
AdvisorEngland, Northern Ireland, Wales, BSO
County/Area Training Manager
1County/Area
Appointments Advisory Committee
County/Area Commissioner or
nominee
County/Area Training Manager
No requirement
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding
(within 5 months)
Module 25
Associate Member
No No Yes
Regional Training Adviser (Scotland)
(None)Manager & Supporter
Advisor Scotland
Assistant Regional
Commissioner (Adult Training)
1Regional
Appointments Advisory Committee
Assistant Regional
Commissioner (Adult Training)
Assistant Regional
Commissioner (Adult Training)
No requirement
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding
(within 5 months)
Module 25
Associate Member
No No Yes
Local Training Administrator None AdministratorEngland, Northern Ireland, Wales, BSO
Local Training Manager
1County Appointments Advisory Committee
County Commissioner or
nominee
Local Training Manager
No requirementModules 1, GDPR,
Safety, Safeguarding (Within 5 months)
Associate Member
No No No
County Training Administrator
None AdministratorEngland, Northern Ireland
County Training Manager
3County Executive
Committee
County Commissioner or
nominee
County Training Manager
No requirementModules 1, GDPR,
Safety, Safeguarding (Within 5 months)
Associate Member
No No No
Area Training Administrator None Administrator Wales, BSOArea Training
Manager3
Area Executive Committee
Area Commissioner or
nominee
Area Training Manager
No requirementModules 1, GDPR,
Safety, Safeguarding (Within 5 months)
Associate Member
No No No
Region (Scotland) Training Administrator
None Administrator Scotland Regional Chair 3Regional Executive
CommitteeRegional Chair
Regional Secretary
No requirementModules 1, GDPR,
Safety, Safeguarding (Within 5 months)
Associate Member
No No No
Scout Region - England
Assistant Regional Commissioner
Training Manager EnglandRegional
Commissioner
Headquarters Search Group
Process
UK Headquarters Appointments
Advisory Committee
Chief Commissioner of
England or nominee
Regional Commissioner
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding,
2 and 4
Wood Badge and First Aid certificate
(within 3 years)Member No Yes Yes
Scout Countries
Training Support Manager - England
None Manager EnglandVolunteer Head of Training and Development
4UK Headquarters
Appointments Advisory Committee
Volunteer Head of Training and Development
Volunteer Head of Training and Development
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding,
2 and 4
Wood Badge and First Aid certificate
(within 3 years)Member No Yes Yes
Scotland Commissioner (Adult Training)
None Manager ScotlandChief Commissioner of Scotland
1Scottish
Appointments Advisory Committee
Chief Commissioner for Scotland
Deputy Chief Commissioner - People
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding,
2 and 4
Wood Badge and First Aid certificate
(within 3 years)Member No Yes Yes
Northern Ireland Commissioner (Adult Support)
None Manager Northern IrelandChief Commissioner (Northern Ireland)
4UK Headquarters
Appointments Advisory Committee
Chief Commissioner (Northern Ireland)
Chief Commissioner (Northern Ireland)
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding,
2 and 4
Wood Badge and First Aid certificate
(within 3 years)Member No Yes Yes
Commissioner Wales Adult Training
None Manager WalesCommissioner Wales - People
4UK Headquarters
Appointments Advisory Committee
Commissioner Wales - People
Commissioner Wales - People
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding,
2 and 4
Wood Badge and First Aid certificate
(within 3 years)Member No Yes Yes
Scout Group
Group Adviser None AdviserGroup(not Scotland)
Group Chair 3Group Executive
CommitteeGroup Executive
CommitteeGroup Scout
LeaderNo requirement
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding
(Within 5 months)
Associate Member
No Yes Yes
Scout DistrictDistrict Adviser (except District Nights Away Adviser)
Various Adviser DistrictRelevant
Assistant District Commissioner
3District Executive
CommitteeDistrict Executive
Committee
District Commissioner or
nomineeNo requirement
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding
(within 5 months)
Associate Member
No Yes Yes
Scout County or equivalent
SUPPORT ROLES - Advisers
Role title VariantsRole class on Compass
Hierarchy or Location
Line manager to help make the
application
Approval process (see 4.5)
ApproverRelevant
Commissioner or body
Responsible for induction
Getting Started requirement for full
appointment (within 5 months)
Training ObligationsMinimum
Membership
Ex Officio Charity Trustee role?sv
Criminal Records
Disclosure Check
Required?++
Appointment Review Required?
TABLE 2: APPOINTMENTSSV
County Adviser Various Adviser CountyRelevant
Assistant County Commissioner
3County Executive
CommitteeCounty Executive
Committee
County Commissioner or
nomineeNo requirement
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding
(within 5 months)
Module 25 (Nights Away Advisers)
required for Nights Away Advisers
Associate Member
No Yes Yes
Area Adviser Various Adviser Wales, BSORelevant
Assistant County Commissioner
3County Executive
CommitteeCounty Executive
Committee
Area Commissioner or
nomineeNo requirement
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding
(within 5 months)
Module 25 (Nights Away Advisers)
required for Nights Away Advisers
Associate Member
No Yes Yes
Regional Adviser (Scotland) Various Adviser ScotlandRegional
Commissioner or nominee
3Regional Executive
Committee
Regional Executive
Committee
Regional Commissioner or
nomineeNo requirement
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding
(within 5 months)Module 25 (Nights
Away Advisers) required for Nights
Away Advisers
Associate Member
No Yes Yes
Countries
Country Adviser Inclusion Adviser ScotlandChief
Commissioner of Scotland
1Scottish
Appointments Advisory Committee
Chief Commissioner or
nominee
Chief Commissioner or
nomineeNo requirement
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding
(within 5 months)Module 7 and other modules as agreed
with TA
Associate Member
No Yes Yes
Scout DistrictAssistant District Commissioner - Beaver Section Support
None Commissioner DistrictDistrict
Commissioner or nominee
1District Appointments Advisory Committee
District Commissioner or
nominee
District Commissioner or
nominee
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding,
2 and 4
Wood Badge and First Aid certificate
(within 3 years)Member No Yes Yes
Assistant District Commissioner - Cub Section Support
None Commissioner DistrictDistrict
Commissioner or nominee
1District Appointments Advisory Committee
District Commissioner or
nominee
District Commissioner or
nominee
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding,
2 and 4
Wood Badge and First Aid certificate
(within 3 years)Member No Yes Yes
Assistant District Commissioner - Scout Section Support
None Commissioner DistrictDistrict
Commissioner or nominee
1District Appointments Advisory Committee
District Commissioner or
nominee
District Commissioner or
nominee
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding,
2 and 4
Wood Badge and First Aid certificate
(within 3 years)Member No Yes Yes
Assistant District Commissioner
Various CommissionerDistrict (not Scotland)
District Commissioner or
nominee1
District Appointments Advisory Committee
District Commissioner or
nominee
District Commissioner or
nominee
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding,
2 and 4
Wood Badge and First Aid certificate
(within 3 years)Member No Yes Yes
Scout County or equivalentAssistant County Commissioner - Beaver Support
None CommissionerEngland, Northern Ireland
County Commissioner or
nominee1
County Appointments Advisory Committee
County Commissioner or
nominee
County Commissioner or
nominee
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding,
2 and 4
Wood Badge and First Aid certificate
(within 3 years)Member No Yes Yes
Assistant Area Commissioner - Beaver Support
None Commissioner Wales, BSOArea
Commissioner or nominee
1Area Appointments Advisory Committee
Area Commissioner or
nominee
Area Commissioner or
nominee
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding,
2 and 4
Wood Badge and First Aid certificate
(within 3 years)Member No Yes Yes
Assistant County Commissioner - Cub Support
None Commissioner CountyCounty
Commissioner or nominee
1County Appointments Advisory Committee
County Commissioner or
nominee
County Commissioner or
nominee
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding,
2 and 4
Wood Badge and First Aid certificate
(within 3 years)Member No Yes Yes
Assistant Area Commissioner - Cub Support
None Commissioner Wales, BSOArea
Commissioner or nominee
1Area Appointments Advisory Committee
Area Commissioner or
nominee
Area Commissioner or
nominee
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding,
2 and 4
Wood Badge and First Aid certificate
(within 3 years)Member No Yes Yes
Assistant County Commissioner - Scout Support
None Commissioner CountyCounty
Commissioner or nominee
1County Appointments Advisory Committee
County Commissioner or
nominee
County Commissioner or
nominee
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding,
2 and 4
Wood Badge and First Aid certificate
(within 3 years)Member No Yes Yes
Assistant Area Commissioner - Scout Support
None Commissioner Wales, BSOArea
Commissioner or nominee
1Area Appointments Advisory Committee
Area Commissioner or
nominee
Area Commissioner or
nominee
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding,
2 and 4
Wood Badge and First Aid certificate
(within 3 years)Member No Yes Yes
Assistant County Commissioner - Explorer Support
None Commissioner CountyCounty
Commissioner or nominee
1County Appointments Advisory Committee
County Commissioner or
nominee
County Commissioner or
nominee
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding,
2 and 4
Wood Badge and First Aid certificate
(within 3 years)Member No Yes Yes
Assistant Area Commissioner - Explorer Support
None Commissioner Wales, BSOArea
Commissioner or nominee
1Area Appointments Advisory Committee
Area Commissioner or
nominee
Area Commissioner or
nominee
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding,
2 and 4
Wood Badge and First Aid certificate
(within 3 years)Member No Yes Yes
Assistant Regional Commissioner (Scotland) - Explorer Support
None Commissioner Scotland
Regional Commissioner (Scotland) or
nominee
1
Regional Appointments
Advisory Committee (Scotland)
Regional Commissioner (Scotland) or
nominee
Regional Commissioner (Scotland) or
nominee
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding,
2 and 4
Wood Badge and First Aid certificate
(within 3 years)Member No Yes Yes
Assistant Regional Commissioner (Scotland) - Network Support
None Commissioner Scotland
Regional Commissioner (Scotland) or
nominee
1
Regional Appointments
Advisory Committee (Scotland)
Regional Commissioner (Scotland) or
nominee
Regional Commissioner (Scotland) or
nominee
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding,
2 and 4
Wood Badge and First Aid certificate
(within 3 years)Member No Yes Yes
Assistant County Commissioner - Network Support
None Commissioner CountyCounty
Commissioner or nominee
1County Appointments Advisory Committee
County Commissioner or
nominee
County Commissioner or
nominee
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding,
2 and 4
Wood Badge and First Aid certificate
(within 3 years)Member No Yes Yes
Assistant Area Commissioner - Scout Network Support
None Commissioner Wales, BSOArea
Commissioner or nominee
1Area Appointments Advisory Committee
Area Commissioner or
nominee
Area Commissioner or
nominee
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding,
2 and 4
Wood Badge and First Aid certificate
(within 3 years)Member No Yes Yes
Assistant County Commissioner
Various Commissioner CountyCounty
Commissioner or nominee
1County Appointments Advisory Committee
County Commissioner or
nominee
County Commissioner or
nominee
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding,
2 and 4
Wood Badge and First Aid certificate
(within 3 years)Member No Yes Yes
Assistant County Commissioner - International
None CommissionerEngland, Northern Ireland
County Commissioner or
nominee1
County Appointments Advisory Committee
County Commissioner or
nominee
County Commissioner or
nominee
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding,
2 and 4
Wood Badge and First Aid certificate
(within 3 years)Member No Yes Yes
Assistant Area Commissioner - International
None Commissioner Wales, BSOArea
Commissioner or nominee
1Area Appointments Advisory Committee
Area Commissioner or
nominee
Area Commissioner or
nominee
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding,
2 and 4
Wood Badge and First Aid certificate
(within 3 years)Member No Yes Yes
Assistant Regional Commissioner Growth (Scotland)
Growth Commissioner ScotlandRegional
Commissioner or nominee
1Regional
Appointments Advisory Committee
Regional Commissioner or
nominee
Regional Commissioner or
nominee
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding,
2 and 4
Wood Badge and First Aid certificate
(within 3 years)Member No Yes Yes
England Region
Assistant Regional Commissioner
Growth Commissioner EnglandRegional
Commissioner
Headquarters Search Group
Process
UK Headquarters Appointments
Advisory Committee
Chief Commissioner of
EnglandDeputy UK Chief
Commissioner
Deputy UK Chief Commissioner or
nominee
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding,
2 and 4
Wood Badge and First Aid certificate
(within 3 years)Member No Yes Yes
CountriesAssistant Country Commissioner - Beaver Support
None Commissioner Northern IrelandCountry
Commissioner or nominee
1Country
Appointments Advisory Committee
Country Commissioner or
nominee
Country Commissioner or
nominee
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding,
2 and 4
Wood Badge and First Aid certificate
(within 3 years)Member No Yes Yes
SUPPORT ROLES - Assistant District, County and Regional Commissioners
Role title VariantsRole class on Compass
Hierarchy or Location
Line manager to help make the
application
Approval process (see 4.5)
ApproverRelevant
Commissioner or body
Responsible for induction
Getting Started requirement for full
appointment (within 5 months)
Training ObligationsMinimum
Membership
Ex Officio Charity Trustee role?sv
Criminal Records
Disclosure Check
Required?++
Appointment Review Required?
TABLE 2: APPOINTMENTSSV
Assistant Country Commissioner - Cub Support
None Commissioner Northern IrelandCountry
Commissioner or nominee
1Country
Appointments Advisory Committee
Country Commissioner or
nominee
Country Commissioner or
nominee
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding,
2 and 4
Wood Badge and First Aid certificate
(within 3 years)Member No Yes Yes
Assistant Country Commissioner - Scout Support
None Commissioner Northern IrelandCountry
Commissioner or nominee
1Country
Appointments Advisory Committee
Country Commissioner or
nominee
Country Commissioner or
nominee
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding,
2 and 4
Wood Badge and First Aid certificate
(within 3 years)Member No Yes Yes
Assistant Country Commissioner - Explorer Support
None Commissioner Northern IrelandCountry
Commissioner or nominee
1Country
Appointments Advisory Committee
Country Commissioner or
nominee
Country Commissioner or
nominee
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding,
2 and 4
Wood Badge and First Aid certificate
(within 3 years)Member No Yes Yes
Assistant Country Commissioner - Network Support
None Commissioner Northern IrelandCountry
Commissioner or nominee
1Country
Appointments Advisory Committee
Country Commissioner or
nominee
Country Commissioner or
nominee
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding,
2 and 4
Wood Badge and First Aid certificate
(within 3 years)Member No Yes Yes
Assistant Country Commissioner - Inclusion
None Commissioner Northern IrelandCountry
Commissioner or nominee
1Country
Appointments Advisory Committee
Country Commissioner or
nominee
Country Commissioner or
nominee
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding,
2 and 4
Wood Badge and First Aid certificate
(within 3 years)Member No Yes Yes
Assistant Country Commissioner - International
None Commissioner Northern IrelandCountry
Commissioner or nominee
1Country
Appointments Advisory Committee
Country Commissioner or
nominee
Country Commissioner or
nominee
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding,
2 and 4
Wood Badge and First Aid certificate
(within 3 years)Member No Yes Yes
Scotland Commissioner (Section)
Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Explorer Scouts, Scout Network
Commissioner ScotlandChief
Commissioner of Scotland
1Scottish
Appointments Advisory Committee
Chief Commissioner of
Scotland or nominee
Chief Commissioner of
Scotland or nominee
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding,
2 and 4
Wood Badge and First Aid certificate
(within 3 years)Member No Yes Yes
Scotland Commissioner Various Commissioner ScotlandChief
Commissioner of Scotland
1Scottish
Appointments Advisory Committee
Chief Commissioner of
Scotland or nominee
Chief Commissioner of
Scotland or nominee
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding,
2 and 4
Wood Badge and First Aid certificate
(within 3 years)Member No Yes Yes
Scout District
District Camp Warden None Supporter District District Chair 3District Executive
CommitteeDistrict Executive
CommitteeDistrict Chair No requirement
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding
(Within 5 months)
Associate Member
No Yes No
Assistant District Camp Warden
None Supporter District District Chair 3District Executive
CommitteeDistrict Executive
CommitteeDistrict Chair No requirement
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding
(Within 5 months)
Associate Member
No Yes No
District Centre Manager None Supporter District District Chair 3District Executive
CommitteeDistrict Executive
CommitteeDistrict Chair No requirement
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding
(Within 5 months)
Associate Member
No Yes No
Scout County or equivalent
County Camp Warden None SupporterEngland, Northern Ireland
County Chair 3County Executive
CommitteeCounty Executive
CommitteeCounty Chair No requirement
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding
(Within 5 months)
Associate Member
No Yes No
Assistant County Camp Warden
None SupporterEngland, Northern Ireland
County Chair 3County Executive
CommitteeCounty Executive
CommitteeCounty Chair No requirement
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding
(Within 5 months)
Associate Member
No Yes No
County Centre Manager None SupporterEngland, Northern Ireland
County Chair 3County Executive
CommitteeCounty Executive
CommitteeCounty Chair No requirement
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding
(Within 5 months)
Associate Member
No Yes No
Area Camp Warden None Supporter Wales, BSO Area Chair 3Area Executive
CommitteeArea Executive
CommitteeArea Chair No requirement
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding
(Within 5 months)
Associate Member
No Yes No
Assistant Area Camp Warden
None Supporter Wales, BSO Area Chair 3Area Executive
CommitteeArea Executive
CommitteeArea Chair No requirement
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding
(Within 5 months)
Associate Member
No Yes No
Area Centre Manager None Supporter Wales, BSO Area Chair 3Area Executive
CommitteeArea Executive
CommitteeArea Chair No requirement
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding
(Within 5 months)
Associate Member
No Yes No
Regional (Scotland) Camp Warden
None Supporter ScotlandRegional
(Scotland) Chair3
Regional (Scotland) Executive Committee
Regional (Scotland) Executive
Committee
Regional (Scotland) Chair
No requirementModules 1, GDPR,
Safety, Safeguarding (Within 5 months)
Associate Member
No Yes No
Assistant Regional (Scotland) Camp Warden
None Supporter ScotlandRegional
(Scotland) Chair3
Regional (Scotland) Executive Committee
Regional (Scotland) Executive
Committee
Regional (Scotland) Chair
No requirementModules 1, GDPR,
Safety, Safeguarding (Within 5 months)
Associate Member
No Yes No
Regional (Scotland) Centre Manager
None Supporter ScotlandRegional
(Scotland) Chair3
Regional (Scotland) Executive Committee
Regional (Scotland) Executive
Committee
Regional (Scotland) Chair
No requirementModules 1, GDPR,
Safety, Safeguarding (Within 5 months)
Associate Member
No Yes No
Countries
NI Commissioner - Crawfordsburn
None Supporter Northern IrelandCountry
Commissioner3
Country Executive Committee
Country Executive
Committee
Senior Staff Member
No requirementModules 1, GDPR,
Safety, Safeguarding (Within 5 months)
Associate Member
No Yes No
Country Camp Warden None Supporter Northern IrelandCountry Chair or
nominee3
Country Executive Committee
Country Executive
Committee
Senior Staff Member
No requirementModules 1, GDPR,
Safety, Safeguarding (Within 5 months)
Associate Member
No Yes No
Country Centre Manager None SupporterEngland, Northern Ireland
Country Chair or nominee
3Country Executive
Committee
Country Executive
CommitteeCountry Chair No requirement
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding
(Within 5 months)
Associate Member
No Yes No
Scout Group
Group Chaplain None Supporter GroupGroup Scout
Leader3
Group Executive Committee
Group Executive Committee
Group Scout Leader
No requirementModules 1, GDPR,
Safety, Safeguarding (Within 5 months)
Associate Member
No Yes No
Scout District
District Chaplain None Supporter DistrictDistrict
Commissioner3
District Executive Committee
District Executive Committee
District Chair No requirementModules 1, GDPR,
Safety, Safeguarding (Within 5 months)
Associate Member
No Yes No
Scout County or equivalent
County Chaplain None SupporterEngland, Northern Ireland
County Commissioner
3County Executive
CommitteeCounty Executive
CommitteeCounty Chair No requirement
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding
(Within 5 months)
Associate Member
No Yes No
Area Chaplain None Supporter Wales, BSOArea
Commissioner3
Area Executive Committee
Area Executive Committee
Area Chair No requirementModules 1, GDPR,
Safety, Safeguarding (Within 5 months)
Associate Member
No Yes No
Regional (Scotland) Chaplain None Supporter ScotlandRegional
(Scotland) Commissioner
3Regional (Scotland)
Executive Committee
Regional (Scotland) Executive
Committee
Regional (Scotland) Chair
No requirementModules 1, GDPR,
Safety, Safeguarding (Within 5 months)
Associate Member
No Yes No
Countries
Country Chaplain None Supporter Northern IrelandCountry
Commissioner3
Country Executive Committee
Country Executive
CommitteeCountry Chair No requirement
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding
(Within 5 months)
Associate Member
No Yes No
Country Chaplain None Supporter ScotlandChief
Commissioner of Scotland
3Scottish Trustee
BoardScottish Trustee
Board
Chief Commissioner or
nomineeNo requirement
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding
(Within 5 months)
Associate Member
No Yes No
SUPPORT ROLES - Camp site and Centre volunteers
SUPPORT ROLES - Chaplains
Role title VariantsRole class on Compass
Hierarchy or Location
Line manager to help make the
application
Approval process (see 4.5)
ApproverRelevant
Commissioner or body
Responsible for induction
Getting Started requirement for full
appointment (within 5 months)
Training ObligationsMinimum
Membership
Ex Officio Charity Trustee role?sv
Criminal Records
Disclosure Check
Required?++
Appointment Review Required?
TABLE 2: APPOINTMENTSSV
Scout Group
Group Communications Manager
None SupporterGroup (note: not a role in Scotland)
Group Chair 3Group Executive
CommitteeGroup Executive
CommitteeGroup Chair No requirement
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding
(Within 5 months)
Associate Member
No Yes No
Scout District
District Communications Manager
None SupporterDistrict (note: not a role in Scotland)
District Chair 3District Executive
CommitteeDistrict Executive
CommitteeDistrict Chair No requirement
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding
(Within 5 months)
Associate Member
No No No
Scout County or equivalent
County Communications Manager
None SupporterEngland, Northern Ireland
County Commissioner or
nominee1
County Appointments Advisory Committee
County Commissioner or
nominee
County Commissioner or
nomineeNo requirement
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding
(Within 5 months)Member No No Yes
Area Communications Manager
None Supporter Wales, BSOArea
Commissioner or nominee
1Area Appointments Advisory Committee
Area Commissioner or
nominee
Area Commissioner or
nomineeNo requirement
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding
(Within 5 months)Member No No Yes
Assistant Regional Commissioner Communications (Scotland)
None Supporter Scotland
Regional (Scotland)
Commissioner or nominee
1Regional (Scotland)
Appointments Advisory Committee
Regional (Scotland)
Commissioner or nominee
Regional (Scotland)
Commissioner or nominee
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding,
2 and 4
Wood Badge and First Aid certificate
(within 3 years)Member No Yes Yes
UK Headquarters - Roles for major events
Contingent Leader Name of event LeaderWorld Jamborees, Moots and similar
events
UK Commissioner for
Programme4
UK Headquarters Appointments
Advisory Committee
UK Commissioner for Programme
UK Commissioner for Programme
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding,
2 and 4
It is recommended that role holders have
the relevant Wood Badge and First Aid Certificate prior to
appointment, or are close to completing
both.
Member No Yes Yes
Deputy Contingent Leader Name of event LeaderWorld Jamborees, Moots and similar
events
UK Commissioner for
Programme or nominee
4UK Headquarters
Appointments Advisory Committee
UK Commissioner for Programme or
nominee
UK Commissioner for Programme or
nominee
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding,
2 and 4
It is recommended that role holders have
the relevant Wood Badge and First Aid Certificate prior to
appointment, or are close to completing
both.
Member No Yes Yes
Contingent Management Team Member
Name of event LeaderWorld Jamborees, Moots and similar
events
Contingent Leader
4UK Headquarters
Appointments Advisory Committee
Contingent Leader
Contingent Manager
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding,
2 and 4
It is recommended that role holders have
the relevant Wood Badge and First Aid Certificate prior to
appointment, or are close to completing
both.
Member No Yes Yes
Contingent Support Team Member
Name of event LeaderWorld Jamborees, Moots and similar
events
Contingent Leader
4 Contingent LeaderContingent
LeaderContingent Manager
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding,
2 and 4No requirement Member No Yes Yes
Scout District
District Leader - Beaver Support
None Leader DistrictDistrict
Commissioner or nominee
1District Appointments Advisory Committee
District Commissioner or
nominee
District Commissioner or
nominee
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding,
2 and 4
Wood Badge and First Aid certificate
(within 3 years)Member No Yes Yes
District Leader - Cub Support None Leader DistrictDistrict
Commissioner or nominee
1District Appointments Advisory Committee
District Commissioner or
nominee
District Commissioner or
nominee
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding,
2 and 4
Wood Badge and First Aid certificate
(within 3 years)Member No Yes Yes
District Leader - Scout Support
None Leader DistrictDistrict
Commissioner or nominee
1District Appointments Advisory Committee
District Commissioner or
nominee
District Commissioner or
nominee
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding,
2 and 4
Wood Badge and First Aid certificate
(within 3 years)Member No Yes Yes
District Leader - Explorer Support
None LeaderDistrict (note: not a role in Scotland)
District Explorer Scout
Commissioner1
District Appointments Advisory Committee
District Commissioner or
nominee
District Explorer Scout
Commissioner
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding,
2 and 4
Wood Badge and First Aid certificate
(within 3 years)Member No Yes Yes
District Leader Various Leader DistrictDistrict
Commissioner or nominee
1District Appointments Advisory Committee
District Commissioner or
nominee
District Commissioner or
nominee
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding,
2 and 4
Wood Badge and First Aid certificate
(within 3 years)Member No Yes Yes
Scout County or equivalent
County Leader - Beaver Support
None LeaderEngland, Northern Ireland
County Commissioner or
nominee1
County Appointments Advisory Committee
County Commissioner or
nominee
County Commissioner or
nominee
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding,
2 and 4
Wood Badge and First Aid certificate
(within 3 years)Member No Yes Yes
Area Leader - Beaver Support
None Leader Wales, BSOArea
Commissioner or nominee
1Area Appointments Advisory Committee
Area Commissioner or
nominee
Area Commissioner or
nominee
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding,
2 and 4
Wood Badge and First Aid certificate
(within 3 years)Member No Yes Yes
County Leader - Cub Support
None LeaderEngland, Northern Ireland
County Commissioner or
nominee1
County Appointments Advisory Committee
County Commissioner or
nominee
County Commissioner or
nominee
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding,
2 and 4
Wood Badge and First Aid certificate
(within 3 years)Member No Yes Yes
Area Leader - Cub Support None Leader Wales, BSOArea
Commissioner or nominee
1Area Appointments Advisory Committee
Area Commissioner or
nominee
Area Commissioner or
nominee
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding,
2 and 4
Wood Badge and First Aid certificate
(within 3 years)Member No Yes Yes
County Leader - Scout Support
None LeaderEngland, Northern Ireland
County Commissioner or
nominee1
County Appointments Advisory Committee
County Commissioner or
nominee
County Commissioner or
nominee
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding,
2 and 4
Wood Badge and First Aid certificate
(within 3 years)Member No Yes Yes
Area Leader - Cub Support None Leader Wales, BSOArea
Commissioner or nominee
1Area Appointments Advisory Committee
Area Commissioner or
nominee
Area Commissioner or
nominee
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding,
2 and 4
Wood Badge and First Aid certificate
(within 3 years)Member No Yes Yes
County Leader - Explorer Support
None LeaderEngland, Northern Ireland
County Commissioner or
nominee1
County Appointments Advisory Committee
County Commissioner or
nominee
County Commissioner or
nominee
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding,
2 and 4
Wood Badge and First Aid certificate
(within 3 years)Member No Yes Yes
Area Leader - Explorer Support
None Leader Wales, BSOArea
Commissioner or nominee
1Area Appointments Advisory Committee
Area Commissioner or
nominee
Area Commissioner or
nominee
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding,
2 and 4
Wood Badge and First Aid certificate
(within 3 years)Member No Yes Yes
County Leader - Network Support
None LeaderEngland, Northern Ireland
County Commissioner or
nominee1
County Appointments Advisory Committee
County Commissioner or
nominee
County Commissioner or
nominee
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding,
2 and 4
Wood Badge and First Aid certificate
(within 3 years)Member No Yes Yes
Area Leader - Network Support
None Leader Wales, BSOArea
Commissioner or nominee
1Area Appointments Advisory Committee
Area Commissioner or
nominee
Area Commissioner or
nominee
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding,
2 and 4
Wood Badge and First Aid certificate
(within 3 years)Member No Yes Yes
County Leader Various Leader CountyCounty
Commissioner or nominee
1County Appointments Advisory Committee
County Commissioner or
nominee
County Commissioner or
nominee
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding,
2 and 4
Wood Badge and First Aid certificate
(within 3 years)Member No Yes Yes
Scout Group
Group President None Honorary Group Group Chair 2Group Scout Council
at the AGMGroup Scout
CouncilGroup Chair No requirement No requirement
Associate Member
No No No
SUPPORT ROLES - Communication
SUPPORT ROLES - Contingent roles for major events
SUPPORT ROLES - Leader roles on District, County & Country Teams
SUPPORT ROLES - Presidents and Vice Presidents
Role title VariantsRole class on Compass
Hierarchy or Location
Line manager to help make the
application
Approval process (see 4.5)
ApproverRelevant
Commissioner or body
Responsible for induction
Getting Started requirement for full
appointment (within 5 months)
Training ObligationsMinimum
Membership
Ex Officio Charity Trustee role?sv
Criminal Records
Disclosure Check
Required?++
Appointment Review Required?
TABLE 2: APPOINTMENTSSV
Group Vice President None Honorary Group Group Chair 2Group Scout Council
at the AGMGroup Scout
CouncilGroup Chair No requirement No requirement
Associate Member
No No No
Scout District
District President None Honorary District District Chair 2District Scout Council
at the AGMDistrict Scout
CouncilDistrict Chair No requirement No requirement
Associate Member
No No No
District Vice President None Honorary District District Chair 2District Scout Council
at the AGMDistrict Scout
CouncilDistrict Chair No requirement No requirement
Associate Member
No No No
Scout County or equivalent
County President None HonoraryEngland, Northern Ireland
County Chair 2County Scout Council
at the AGMCounty Scout
CouncilCounty Chair No requirement No requirement
Associate Member
No No No
County Vice President None HonoraryEngland, Northern Ireland
County Chair 2County Scout Council
at the AGMCounty Scout
CouncilCounty Chair No requirement No requirement
Associate Member
No No No
Area President None Honorary Wales, BSO Area Chair 2Area Scout Council at
the AGMArea Scout
CouncilArea Chair No requirement No requirement
Associate Member
No No No
Area Vice President None Honorary Wales, BSO Area Chair 2Area Scout Council at
the AGMArea Scout
CouncilArea Chair No requirement No requirement
Associate Member
No No No
Regional President (Scotland)
None Honorary Scotland Regional Chair 2Regional Scout Council at AGM
Regional Scout Council
Regional Chair No requirement No requirementAssociate Member
No No No
Regional Vice President (Scotland)
None Honorary Scotland Regional Chair 2Regional Scout Council at AGM
Regional Scout Council
Regional Chair No requirement No requirementAssociate Member
No No No
Country
Country President None HonoraryNorthern Ireland, Wales, Scotland
Country Chair 2Country Scout Council
at its AGMCountry Scout Council
Country Chair No requirement No requirement Member No No No
Country Vice President None HonoraryNorthern Ireland, Wales, Scotland
Country Chair 2Country Scout Council
at its AGMCountry Scout Council
Country Chair No requirement No requirementAssociate Member
No No No
HeadquartersPresident None Honorary Headquarters n/a n/a The Patron The Patron Chair of UK Board No requirement No requirement Member No No No
Vice President None Honorary HeadquartersChair of UK
Board4
TSA Scout Council at the AGM
TSA Scout Council
Chair of UK Board No requirement No requirement Member No No No
Scout County or equivalent
Safeguarding AwarenessCo-ordinator None Co-ordinator
England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, BSO
County Commissioner or
nominee1
County Appointments Advisory Committee
County Commissioner or
nominee
County Commissioner or
nomineeNo requirement
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding
(Within 5 months)
UK Headquarters approved CPC
training within one year of appointment
plus ongoing refresher training.
Member No No Yes
Safety Co-ordinator None Co-ordinator
England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, BSO
County Chair 1County Appointments Advisory Committee
County Executive Committee
County Chair No requirementModules 1, GDPR,
Safety, Safeguarding (Within 5 months)
Associate Member
No No Yes
Scout Group
Scout Active Support Manager
None Manager GroupGroup Scout
Leader1
District Appointments Advisory Committee
District Commissioner or
nominee
Group Scout Leader
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding,
2 and 4
Wood Badge and First Aid certificate
(within 3 years)Member No Yes Yes
Scout Active Support Co‑ordinator
None Supporter GroupThe Group's Scout Active
Support Manager1
District Appointments Advisory Committee
District Commissioner or
nominee
The Group's Scout Active
Support ManagerNo requirement
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding
(Within 5 months)
Associate Member
No Yes Yes
Scout Active Support Member
None Supporter GroupThe Group's Scout Active
Support ManagerNone
The Group's Scout Active Support
Manager
The Group's Scout Active
Support Manager
The Group's Scout Active
Support ManagerNo requirement
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding
(Within 5 months)
Associate Member
No Yes No
Scout District
Scout Active Support Manager
None Manager DistrictDistrict
Commissioner or nominee
1District Appointments Advisory Committee
District Commissioner or
nominee
District Commissioner or
nominee
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding,
2 and 4
Wood Badge and First Aid certificate
(within 3 years)Member No Yes Yes
Scout Active Support Co‑ordinator
None Supporter DistrictThe District's Scout Active
Support Manager1
District Appointments Advisory Committee
District Commissioner or
nominee
The District's Scout Active
Support ManagerNo requirement
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding
(Within 5 months)
Associate Member
No Yes Yes
Scout Active Support Member
None Supporter District
The District's Scout Active
Support Manager or nominee
NoneThe District's Scout
Active Support Manager or nominee
The District's Scout Active
Support Manager or nominee
The District's Scout Active
Support Manager or nominee
No requirementModules 1, GDPR,
Safety, Safeguarding (Within 5 months)
Associate Member
No Yes No
Scout County or equivalent
Scout Active Support Manager
None ManagerEngland, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, BSO
County/Area Commissioner or
nominee1
County/Area/Region(Scotland)
Appointments Advisory Committee
County/Area/Region (Scotland)
Commissioner or nominee
County/Area/Region (Scotland)
Commissioner or nominee
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding,
2 and 4
Wood Badge and First Aid certificate
(within 3 years)Member No Yes Yes
Scout Active Support Co‑ordinator
None SupporterEngland, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, BSO
County Scout Active Support
Manager1
County/Area/Region(Scotland)
Appointments Advisory Committee
County/Area/Regional (Scotland)
Commissioner or nominee
The County/Area/Regi
on (Scotland) Scout Active
Support Manager
No requirementModules 1, GDPR,
Safety, Safeguarding (Within 5 months)
Associate Member
No Yes Yes
Scout Active Support Member
None SupporterEngland, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, BSO
County/Area Scout Active
Support Manager or nominee
None
County/Area/Region (Scotland) Scout Active Support
Manager or nominee
County/Area/Region (Scotland) Scout Active
Support Manager or nominee
County/Area/Region (Scotland) Scout Active
Support Manager
No requirementModules 1, GDPR,
Safety, Safeguarding (Within 5 months)
Associate Member
No Yes No
Country
Scout Active Support Manager
None ManagerWales, Northern Ireland
Chief Commissioner or
nominee1
Chief Commissioner or nominee
Chief Commissioner or
nominee
Chief Commissioner or
nominee
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding,
2 and 4
Wood Badge and First Aid certificate
(within 3 years)Member No Yes Yes
Scout Active Support Manager
None Manager Scotland
Chief Commissioner of
Scotland or nominee
1Scottish
Appointments Advisory Committee
Chief Commissioner of
Scotland or nominee
Chief Commissioner of
Scotland or nominee
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding,
2 and 4
Wood Badge and First Aid certificate
(within 3 years)Member No Yes Yes
Scout Active Support Co-ordinator
None SupporterWales, Northern Ireland
Country Active Support Manager
or nominee1
Chief Commissioner or nominee
Chief Commissioner or
nominee
Country Active Support Manager
or nomineeNo requirement
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding
(Within 5 months)
Associate Member
No Yes Yes
Scout Active Support Co-ordinator
None Supporter ScotlandCountry Active
Support Manager or nominee
1Scottish
Appointments Advisory Committee
(Scotland) Scout Active Support
Manager
Country Active Support Manager
or nomineeNo requirement
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding
(Within 5 months)
Associate Member
No Yes Yes
Scout Active Support member
None SupporterWales, Northern Ireland, Scotland
Country Active Support Manager
or nomineeNone
Country Active Support Manager or
nominee
Chief Commissioner or
nominee
Country Active Support Manager
or nomineeNo requirement
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding
(Within 5 months)
Associate Member
No Yes No
SUPPORT ROLES - Safety and Safeguarding
SUPPORT ROLES - Scout Active Support Units
Role title VariantsRole class on Compass
Hierarchy or Location
Line manager to help make the
application
Approval process (see 4.5)
ApproverRelevant
Commissioner or body
Responsible for induction
Getting Started requirement for full
appointment (within 5 months)
Training ObligationsMinimum
Membership
Ex Officio Charity Trustee role?sv
Criminal Records
Disclosure Check
Required?++
Appointment Review Required?
TABLE 2: APPOINTMENTSSV
Headquarters
Scout Active Support Manager
None Manager National SASUsUK
Commissioner or nominee
4UK Headquarters
Appointments Advisory Committee
UK Commissioner or nominee
UK Commissioner or nominee
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding,
2 and 4
Wood Badge and First Aid certificate
(within 3 years)Member No Yes Yes
Scout Active Support Co-ordinator
None Supporter National SASUs(National) Scout Active Support
Manager4
UK Headquarters Appointments
Advisory Committee
UK Commissioner or nominee
(National) Scout Active Support
ManagerNo requirement
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding
(Within 5 months)
Associate Member
No Yes Yes
Scout Active Support member
None Supporter National SASUs
(National) Scout Active Support
Manager or nominee
None NoneNational Scout Active Manager
or nominee
(National) Scout Active Support
ManagerNo requirement
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding
(Within 5 months)
Associate Member
No Yes No
Scout District
District Youth Commissioner None CommissionerDistrict - BSO, England, Northern Ireland, Wales
District Commissioner or
nominee1
District Appointments Advisory Committee
District Commissioner or
nominee
District Commissioner or
nominee
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding,
2, 4 and Trustee Introduction
Wood Badge and First Aid certificate
(within 3 years)Member Yes Yes Yes
Deputy District Youth Commissioner
None CommissionerDistrict - BSO, England, Northern Ireland, Wales
District Commissioner or
nominee1
District Appointments Advisory Committee
District Commissioner or
nominee
District Commissioner or
nominee
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding,
2 and 4
Wood Badge and First Aid certificate
(within 3 years)Member No Yes Yes
Assistant District Commissioner (Youth Involvement)
None Commissioner ScotlandDistrict
Commissioner or nominee
1District Appointments Advisory Committee
District Commissioner or
nominee
District Commissioner or
nominee
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding,
2, 4 and Trustee Introduction
Wood Badge and First Aid certificate
(within 3 years)Member No Yes Yes
Scout County
County Youth Commissioner None CommissionerEngland, Northern Ireland
County Commissioner or
nominee1
County Appointments Advisory Committee
County Commissioner or
nominee
County Commissioner or
nominee
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding,
2, 4 and Trustee Introduction
Wood Badge and First Aid certificate
(within 3 years)Member Yes Yes Yes
Deputy County Youth Commissioner
None CommissionerEngland, Northern Ireland
County Commissioner or
nominee1
County Appointments Advisory Committee
County Commissioner or
nominee
County Commissioner or
nominee
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding,
2 and 4
Wood Badge and First Aid certificate
(within 3 years)Member No Yes Yes
Area Youth Commissioner None Commissioner Wales, BSOArea
Commissioner or nominee
1Area Appointments Advisory Committee
Area Commissioner or
nominee
Area Commissioner or
nominee
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding,
2, 4 and Trustee Introduction
Wood Badge and First Aid certificate
(within 3 years)Member Yes Yes Yes
Deputy Area Youth Commissioner
None Commissioner Wales, BSOArea
Commissioner or nominee
1Area Appointments Advisory Committee
Area Commissioner or
nominee
Area Commissioner or
nominee
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding,
2 and 4
Wood Badge and First Aid certificate
(within 3 years)Member No Yes Yes
Assistant Regional Commissioner (Youth Involvement)
None Commissioner Scotland
Region (Scotland)
Commissioner or nominee
1RegionAppointments Advisory Committee
Region (Scotland) Commissioner or
nominee
Region (Scotland) Commissioner or
nominee
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding,
2, 4 and Trustee Introduction
Wood Badge and First Aid certificate
(within 3 years)Member No Yes Yes
Country
Country Youth Commissioner None CommissionerNorthern Ireland, Wales
Chief Commissioner
Northern Ireland or Wales
4 UK Board of Trustees
Chief Commissioner
Northern Ireland or Wales
Chief Commissioner
Northern Ireland or Wales (or
nominee)
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding,
2, 4 and Trustee Introduction
Wood Badge and First Aid certificate
(within 3 years)Member Yes Yes Yes
Deputy Country Youth Commissioner
None CommissionerNorthern Ireland, Wales
Chief Commissioner
Northern Ireland or Wales
1Northern Ireland Appointments
Advisory Committee
Chief Commissioner
Northern Ireland or Wales
Chief Commissioner
Northern Ireland or Wales (or
nominee)
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding,
2, 4
Wood Badge and First Aid certificate
(within 3 years)Member No Yes Yes
Scotland Commissioner (Youth Involvement)
None Commissioner ScotlandChief
Commissioner for Scotland
4 UK Board of TrusteesChief
Commissioner for Scotland
Chief Commissioner for
Scotland (or nominee)
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding,
2, 4 and Trustee Introduction
Wood Badge and First Aid certificate
(within 3 years)Member Yes Yes Yes
Headquarters
UK Youth Commissioner None CommissionerUK Chief
Commissioner4 UK Board of Trustees
UK Chief Commissioner
UK Chief Commissioner
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding,
2, 4 and Trustee Introduction
Wood Badge and First Aid certificate
(within 3 years)Member Yes Yes Yes
Deputy UK Youth Commissioner
None CommissionerUK Youth
Commissioner4
UK Headquarters Appointments
Advisory Committee
UK Youth Commissioner
UK Youth Commissioner
Modules 1, GDPR, Safety, Safeguarding,
2 and 4
Wood Badge and First Aid certificate
(within 3 years)Member No Yes Yes
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